Adjusted express bus timetable Groningen - Leer due to border controls

From Thursday 10 October 2024, the express bus from Groningen to Leer will leave 20 minutes earlier. This change is necessary due to extra border controls at the German-Dutch border.

What does this mean for travellers from Thursday 10 October?

  • All express buses will leave Groningen 20 minutes earlier to maintain connections: The new departure times are: 6.10, 8.10, 10.10, 12.10, 14.10, 16.10, 18.10 and 20.10.
  • The departure time of the express bus from Leer to Groningen will not change.
  • Border controls affect the travel time; therefore, please allow for a longer travel time.

Train replacement bus services

There are track works for the Wunderline on the German and Dutch sections. The damaged railway bridge Friesenbrücke near Weener (Germany) is also being repaired. As a result, no train traffic is possible between Bad Nieuweschans and Leer. Travellers can travel directly back and forth between Leer and Groningen by express bus. 

Tickets

Travellers wishing to use the train-replacement bus connection will need a valid ticket, such as an OV-chip card or debit card. Check-in takes place at the departure station, and check-out at the arrival station. It is not possible to take bicycles on the bus.