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How to get fromVarel to Groningenby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Varel to Groningen by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Varel Bahnhof to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbftrain train Re18 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Oldenburg central bus station to Groningen central stationbus bus N1399 / ...
    3h 1m
    €26–66

  2. Drive 128.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Varel to Groningencar car 128.7 km
    1h 26m
    €23–34

  3. Train, bus via Leer

    1. Take the train from Varel Bahnhof to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbftrain train Rs3
    2. Take the train from Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train train 56
    3. Take the bus from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningenbus bus
    3h 13m

  4. Train, bus via Leer #2

    1. Take the train from Varel Bahnhof to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbftrain train Rs3
    2. Take the train from Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train train 56
    3. Take the bus from Leer to Groningen, Hoofdstationbus bus 401
    3h 27m
    €38–111

Varel to Groningen by train and bus

Calendar33Weekly Services
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 161.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Varel, Germany and Groningen, Netherlands?

There is no direct connection from Varel to Groningen. However, you can take the train to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf, walk to Oldenburg central bus station, then take the bus to Groningen central station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Varel Bahnhof to Groningen via Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf, Leer(Ostfriesl), and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 3h 13m.

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