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

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

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  1. Train

    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 train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningentrain train
    3h 34m
    €45–98

  2. Drive  132.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wilhelmshaven to Groningencar car 132.7 km
    1h 43m
    €25–36

  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 N1386 / ...
    4h 9m

  4. Line 219 bus, bus, train

    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 train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningentrain train
    5h 29m

Wilhelmshaven to Groningen by train

Calendar112Weekly Trains
Duration3h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174 km
  • Duration: 3h 34m

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

You can take a train from Wilhelmshaven Hbf to Groningen via Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wilhelmshaven Valoisstraße/Hbf to Groningen central station via Oldenburg central bus station in around 4h 9m.

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