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Five ways to Travel from Groningen to Gelsenkirchen

Composite routes from Groningen to Gelsenkirchen

Cheapest
2 h 18 min
Car
246 km.
from $13
Other
2 h 18 min
Rideshare
246 km.
from $9.36
4 h
192 km.
from $105.10
4 h 35 min
Bus, Train
192 km.
from $65.12
4 h 47 min
192 km.
from $69.61

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Groningen central station to Essen
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.85–$44.60

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–$42.05
Train from Zwolle to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.02–$34.40
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$15.29–$38.22
Train from Enschede to Dülmen,
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.10–$30.58

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$34.40–$39.50
Train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$54.79–$61.16

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Enschede to Dülmen,
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.29–$21.66
Train from Dülmen, Bahnhof to Gelsenkirchen
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.74–$17.84

Arriva NL

Phone:
0800-0232 545
Website:
arriva.nl
Bus from Groningen to Leer
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.56–$21.66

VIAS Rail GmbH

Phone:
069 450099650
Email:
Website:
vias-online.de/
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.84–$25.48

Blauwnet

Phone:
0900-9292
Website:
blauwnet.nl/
Train from Zwolle to Enschede
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.56–$20.39

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs $28.26 - $59.78 and takes 5h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Groningen to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $47.83 - $70.65 .

Is there a direct train between Groningen and Gelsenkirchen?

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

How far is it from Groningen to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Groningen and Gelsenkirchen is 288 km. The road distance is 245.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Groningen to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs $44.57 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Groningen to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Gelsenkirchen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Groningen to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Groningen to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 4h and costs $44.57 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28.26 - $59.78 and takes 5h 14m. There are no good options to fly between Groningen to Gelsenkirchen.

Where does the Groningen to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Groningen to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Gelsenkirchen is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Groningen to Gelsenkirchen.

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 1569+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen. Prices start at $37.14 per night.
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