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How to get fromPapenburg (Ems) to Groningenby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Papenburg (Ems) to Groningen by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningentrain train 20105 / ...
    1h 32m
    €10–21
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Papenburg, Bahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOBbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningenbus bus 72009 / ...
    2h 26m
  3. Drive  70.9 km

    1. Drive from Papenburg (Ems) to Groningencar car 70.9 km
    50 min
    €13–19
  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Papenburg, Bahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOBbus bus 600
    2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningentrain train 20105 / ...
    2h 6m
    €36–44
  5. Bus via Groningen, Hoofdstation

    1. Take the bus from Papenburg, Bahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOBbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Leer to Groningen, Hoofdstationbus bus 401
    2h 41m
    €42–47

Papenburg (Ems) to Groningen by train

Calendar51Weekly Trains
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€10Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Papenburg (Ems), Germany and Groningen, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningen hourly. Tickets cost €7–15 and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Papenburg, Bahnhof to Groningen via Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 2h 26m.

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