Train to Utrecht
Groningen → Utrecht · about 1h 50m
Train to Essen
Utrecht → Essen · about 1h 45m
Groningen → Essen
Netherlands to Germany · 1 border · Where else can you go from Groningen?
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About the trip from Groningen to Essen
Groningen (Netherlands) and Essen (Germany) are 198 km (123 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by train, via Utrecht: about 3h 55m door to door with 1 change. The fastest route, by train via Zwolle, Arnhem and Oberhausen, takes about 3h 40m. No flight is needed. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Train from Groningen to Utrecht: about 1h 50m, 159 km
- Train from Utrecht to Essen: about 1h 45m, 148 km
Every route we know
- Train, via Utrecht: about 3h 55m, 1 change
- Train, via Zwolle, Arnhem and Oberhausen: about 3h 40m, 3 changes
- Bus, direct: about 4h 50m, no changes
- Train, via Zwolle and Arnhem: about 3h 40m, 2 changes
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change included. We don't have prices or timetables: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.