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Transportation(roundtrip) from Groningen, Netherlands to Grenoble, France
Mon, 03/31/2008 - 14:00
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I will be in Europe this summer for 1 month (exchanging houses).  My base will be just outside of Groningen in the Netherlands.  I need opinions on whether to take a train to Grenoble or should I drive.  The train route seems to go from Groningen to Amsterdam; to Paris; and then Grenoble.  It is pricey.  The drive would be approximately 10 or 11 hours—not that much longer than the train. Any suggestions appreciated.

Mon, 03/31/2008 - 17:35
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The train involves getting from Paris Nord station to Paris Lyon station, or making even more connections by going through Brussels or Lille, so it’s a pretty ugly train trip that shoots a whole day.  I’d drive (and I normally recommend the train for city to city travel).

Renting a car with insurance, taxes and fees for more than one country plus fuel, parking and tolls will probably cost more than the train unless 3 of you are traveling together.