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

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There are 5 ways to get from Wilhelmshaven to Groningen by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Wilhelmshaven Hbf 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
    €43–143

  2. Drive 132.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wilhelmshaven to Groningencar car 132.7 km
    1h 43m
    €24–35

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilhelmshaven Valoisstraße/Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) ZOBbus bus Re18
    2. Take the bus from Oldenburg central bus station to Groningen central stationbus bus N1399 / ...
    4h 4m

  4. Train, bus via Bad Nieuweschans

    1. Take the train from Wilhelmshaven Hbf 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 Bad Nieuweschans BUSbus bus 620
    4. Take the train from Bad Nieuweschans to Groningentrain train
    3h 57m
    €54–149

  5. Line 219 bus, line 480 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilhelmshaven Stadthalle to Jever ZOB/Bahnhofbus bus 219
    2. Take the bus from Jever ZOB/Bahnhof to Aurich(Ostfriesl) ZOBbus bus 480
    3. Take the bus from Aurich(Ostfriesl) ZOB to Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOBbus bus 460
    4. Take the bus from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningenbus bus
    5h 9m

Wilhelmshaven to Groningen by train and bus

Calendar179Weekly Services
Duration3h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 177.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Wilhelmshaven Valoisstraße/Hbf to Groningen central station via Oldenburg central bus station in around 4h 4m.

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