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301 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cologne to Groningen

Composite routes from Cologne to Groningen

Cheapest
2 h 52 min
Car
301 km.
from $16
Fastest
58 min
Plane
Other
4 h 23 min
255 km.
from $105.13
7 h 48 min
254 km.
from $58.22
5 h 16 min
Train, Bus
254 km.
from $116.54

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 1
FlixBus
Website
FlixBus
Website
2h 25m
Once daily
$16.54–$24.17
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 3
NS
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Arriva NL
Website
NS
Website
1h 46m
Every 4 hours
$24.17–$58.52
+31 30 751 5155
+31 30 751 5155
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
1h 46m
Every 4 hours
$45.80–$52.16
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
Arriva NL
Website
55 min
Once a week
$17.81–$25.45
0800-0232 545
0800-0232 545
Call

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Groningen?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Groningen is to bus which costs $33.70 - $47.83 and takes 7h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Groningen?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Groningen is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Groningen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Groningen central station via Leverkusen and Münster bus stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Groningen?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Groningen via Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Cologne to Groningen?

The distance between Cologne and Groningen is 341 km. The road distance is 310.5 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Groningen without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Groningen without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs $46.74 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Groningen?

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Cologne to Groningen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Groningen bus from?

Cologne to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Groningen train from?

Cologne to Groningen train services, operated by NS, depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Groningen?

The best way to get from Cologne to Groningen is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs $46.74 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $33.70 - $47.83 and takes 7h 48m.

Where does the Cologne to Groningen bus arrive?

Cologne to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Münster bus stop station.

Where does the Cologne to Groningen train arrive?

Cologne to Groningen train services, operated by NS, arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Groningen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Groningen is 311 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Cologne to Groningen.

Where can I stay near Groningen?

There are 343+ hotels available in Groningen. Prices start at $53.02 per night.
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