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Trip Summary
There are 159 daily trains from Bottrop to Groningen. Traveling by train from Bottrop to Groningen usually takes around 5 hours and 1 minute, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 3 hours and 36 minutes.
| Distance | 118 mi (190 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 36m |
| Lowest price | £23.61 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Bottrop to Groningen?
2 train services operate from Bottrop to Groningen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 124 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 124 | 5h 6m | £36.38 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 35 | 4h 45m | £40.40 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Bottrop to Groningen start from £24, and on average cost . Daily there are 35 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Groningen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Bottrop leaves from Central Station . And in Groningen trains arrive at Groningen Europapark and 2 other train stations.
From Bottrop to Groningen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 4 hours and 45 minutes. If you are looking to get to Groningen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 36 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Bottrop and Groningen is approximately 118 miles, or 190 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 1 minute, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 36 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Bottrop to Groningen tend to have the most passengers on Friday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Friday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Friday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Bottrop at 01:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 159 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Groningen to Bottrop.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Bottrop?
Main departure station: Central Station
There is one train station in Bottrop.
All train stations in Bottrop:
Central Station
Where is the train station in Groningen?
Main arrival station: Groningen Europapark
There are more train stations and stops in Groningen than most cities. Most trains from Bottrop will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Groningen:
Train stations in Groningen:
Groningen Europapark
Groningen Noord
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