How to travel from Groningen to Cologne

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Travel Information from Groningen to Cologne

distanceDistance158 miles (255 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or train
priceTicket price range$23 - $34
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $23 (€20) • 3 h 49 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $23 (€20) • 3 h 49 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 158 miles (255 km) by bus or train from Groningen to Cologne. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Groningen to Cologne.

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from Groningen to Cologne

How to get from Groningen to Cologne by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
train

The best way to travel from Groningen to Cologne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Deutsche Bahn with connection
09:19AM4h53
Groningen station
02:12PMCologne Hbf
$251One-way
3 transfers
Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn with connection
09:19AM4h53
Groningen station
02:12PMCologne Hbf
$251One-way
3 transfers
Fastest
Deutsche Bahn
08:49AM4h19
Groningen station
01:08PMCologne Messe/Deutz
$971One-way
2 transfers
Other options
Deutsche Bahn
10:10AM6h03
Groningen
04:13PMCologne Hbf
$251One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn with connection
09:06AM5h06
Groningen Noord
02:12PMCologne Hbf
$251One-way
4 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
09:36AM6h37
Groningen Noord
04:13PMCologne Hbf
$251One-way
2 transfers
FlixBus
02:30PM7h10
Groningen, Centraal Station
09:40PMKöln, Flughafen
$441One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
09:15AM10h10
Groningen, Centraal Station
07:25PMKöln, Flughafen
$471One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
04:15PM7h10
Groningen, Centraal Station
11:25PMKöln, Flughafen
$501One-way
1 transfer

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You can travel by train or bus for as low as $22 (€20). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of travel services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your travel from Groningen to Cologne. DB uses different types of travel such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain travel.

Travel information from Groningen to Cologne with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 56 min
  • Cheapest Price: $22

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FlixBus from Groningen to Cologne travel information:

  • Average Duration: 7 h 5 min
  • Cheapest Price: $27

FAQs: Travel from Groningen to Cologne

FAQs: Travel to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Groningen to Cologne.
FAQs

There are 2 options to travel to Cologne from Groningen including taking a bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Cologne is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $23 (€20) compared to other travel options to Cologne:

Taking a train costs $11 (€10) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $34 (€29).

The quickest way to travel between Groningen and Cologne is by train, which takes on average 3 h 49 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Cologne by bus takes 7 h 10 min on average.

Cologne is approximately 158 miles (255 km) away from Groningen.

The average frequency per day from Groningen to Cologne is:

    However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Cologne from Groningen as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

    These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Groningen to Cologne:

    • Most travelers who book a bus ticket from Groningen to Cologne depart from Groningen, Centraal Station to Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle).

    The following travel companies offer services from Groningen to Cologne:

    • Travel with FlixBus for buses to Cologne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Groningen to Cologne tickets on Omio for $34 (€29).
    • Deutsche Bahn, WestfalenBahn or VIAS Rail GmbH can take you to Cologne by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Groningen to Cologne for $23 (€20).

    Yes, there are direct services available from Groningen to Cologne with the following travel companies:

    • Direct bus with.
    • Take a direct train with.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Cologne as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Groningen and Cologne.

    Many of our customers who book a trip from Groningen to Cologne often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Brussels or Frankfurt am Main. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Groningen and Cologne itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Cologne and any of these top destinations today!

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