There are 4 ways to get from Osnabrück to Groningen by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hengelotrain
- Take the train from Hengelo to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain
3h 37m€40–113Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Osnabrück central train station to Enschedebus N367
- Take the bus from Enschede to Groningen central stationbus FlixBus 027
4h 15m€19–32Drive 181.8 km
- Drive from Osnabrück to Groningencar 181.8 km
1h 52m€33–47Train, bus
- Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbftrain
- Take the train from Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 56
- Take the bus from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningenbus
4h 15m
Osnabrück to Groningen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osnabrück to Groningen is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Osnabrück to Groningen is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Osnabrück station to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Osnabrück central train station and arriving at Groningen central station via Enschede. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Osnabrück to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Osnabrück Hbf and arriving at Groningen via Hengelo and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Osnabrück and Groningen is 257 km. The road distance is 181.8 km.
The best way to get from Osnabrück to Groningen without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €40 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Osnabrück to Groningen, including transfers.
Osnabrück to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Osnabrück central train station.
Osnabrück to Groningen train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Osnabrück Hbf station.
The best way to get from Osnabrück to Groningen is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Osnabrück, Germany and Groningen, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Osnabrück Hbf to Groningen via Hengelo and Zwolle in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osnabrück central train station to Groningen central station via Enschede in around 4h 15m.
- Phone
- 0180 6 9 27 37 27
- [email protected]
- Website
- eurobahn.de
Train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hengelo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.eurobahn.de/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hengelo
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–75
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–45
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- [email protected]
- Website
- govolta.nl
Train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hengelo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://govolta.nl/nl?_fl=en
- Phone
- 0900-9292
- Website
- blauwnet.nl
Train from Hengelo to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–15
- Website
- https://blauwnet.nl/
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Zwolle to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Zwolle to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- Second Class Single
- €16–24
- Phone
- 01806 / 600161
- [email protected]
- Website
- nordwestbahn.de
Train from Osnabrück Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–180
- Website
- https://www.nordwestbahn.de/
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Osnabrück central train station to Enschede
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Enschede to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Bus from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
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More Questions & Answers
Osnabrück to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Enschede station.
Osnabrück to Groningen train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Hengelo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osnabrück to Groningen is 182 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Osnabrück to Groningen.
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