How to Travel from

Groningen to Essen

by Rideshare, Route or Car

Netherlands Germany Groningen Essen

Cheapest

By car (244 km)

2 h 19 min

244 km.

from $13

Other

Rideshare

2 h 19 min

244 km.

from $9.28

Train

3 h 58 min

198 km.

from $118.37

Train, Plane

4 h 31 min

198 km.

from $335.22

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Groningen central station to Essen

Ave. Duration:

4h 50m

Frequency:

4 times a week

Estimated price:

$33.13–$45.87

Airlines

KLM

Website:

klm.com

Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Düsseldorf

Ave. Duration:

46 min

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$216.60–$955.61

Train operators

NS

Phone:

+31 30 751 5155

Website:

ns.nl/

Train from Groningen to Zwolle

Ave. Duration:

1h 5m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$16.56–$43.32

Train from Zwolle to Arnhem

Ave. Duration:

59 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$14.02–$35.68

Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg

Ave. Duration:

1h 2m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$16.56–$42.05

Train from Groningen to Schiphol

Ave. Duration:

2h 12m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$29.31–$76.45

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:

+49 30 311-682904

Website:

bahn.de/

Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg

Ave. Duration:

1h 2m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$36.95–$42.05

VIAS Rail GmbH

Phone:

069 450099650

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

vias-online.de/

Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$19.11–$28.03

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

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Essen is to bus which costs $28.26 - $39.13 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Groningen to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $48.91 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Groningen and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Groningen central station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Groningen and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Essen Hbf via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal and Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Groningen to Essen?

The distance between Groningen and Essen is 296 km. The road distance is 243.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Groningen to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $42.39 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Groningen to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Essen bus from?

Groningen to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Groningen central station.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Essen train from?

Groningen to Essen train services, operated by NS, depart from Groningen station.

Train or bus from Groningen to Essen?

The best way to get from Groningen to Essen is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $42.39 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28.26 - $39.13 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Groningen to Essen bus arrive?

Groningen to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Groningen to Essen train arrive?

Groningen to Essen train services, operated by NS, arrive at Zwolle station.

Can I drive from Groningen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Essen is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Groningen to Essen.

How do I get a bus ticket from Groningen to Essen?

Book your Groningen to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.

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Fine

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Am Hauptbahnhof 2, Essen

Fine

8.5

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Four ways to Travel from Groningen to Essen

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Airlines

KLM

Train operators

NS

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

VIAS Rail GmbH

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Groningen and Essen?

Is there a direct train between Groningen and Essen?

How far is it from Groningen to Essen?

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

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

Where do I catch the Groningen to Essen bus from?

Where do I catch the Groningen to Essen train from?

Train or bus from Groningen to Essen?

Where does the Groningen to Essen bus arrive?

Where does the Groningen to Essen train arrive?

Can I drive from Groningen to Essen?

How do I get a bus ticket from Groningen to Essen?

Where can I stay near Essen?