There are 3 ways to get from Varel to Groningen by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Varel Bahnhof to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbftrain Re18 / ...
- Take the bus from Oldenburg central bus station to Groningen central stationbus N1386 / ...
3h 6m€40–46Drive 128.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Varel to Groningencar 128.7 km
1h 26m€24–35Train
- Take the train from Varel Bahnhof to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbftrain Rs3
- Take the train from Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 56
- Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningentrain
3h 16m€45–88
Varel to Groningen by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varel to Groningen is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Varel to Groningen is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct train from Varel to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Varel Bahnhof and arriving at Groningen via Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf and Leer(Ostfriesl). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Varel and Groningen is 161 km. The road distance is 128.7 km.
The best way to get from Varel to Groningen without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 6m and costs €40 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Varel to Groningen, including transfers.
Varel to Groningen train services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Varel Bahnhof station.
Varel to Groningen train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varel to Groningen is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Varel to Groningen.
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What companies run services between Varel, Germany and Groningen, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Varel Bahnhof to Groningen via Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 3h 16m.
- Phone
- 01806 / 600161
- [email protected]
- Website
- NordWestBahn
Train from Varel Bahnhof to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29
- Website
- NordWestBahn
Train from Varel Bahnhof to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29
- Website
- NordWestBahn
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–21
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Oldenburg central bus station to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
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