The cheapest and fastest trains from Budapest to Groningen
Cheapest price
$269
Average price
$281
Fastest journey
16 h 2 m
Average duration
19 h 21 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
1087 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Groningen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Groningen will cost around $281 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $269.
It's difficult to get from Budapest to Groningen without transferring at least 4 times.
EC 140 · RJX 766 · EC 112 · ICE 224
EC 140 · RJX 766 · EC 112 · ICE 224
EC 140 · RJX 766 · EC 112 · ICE 224
RJX 62 · ICE 90 · RE 26734 · RB 90038
RJX 62 · ICE 90 · RE 26734 · RB 90038
EC 140 · RJX 766 · EC 112 · ICE 224
EC 140 · RJX 766 · EC 112 · ICE 224
EC 140 · RJX 766 · EC 112 · ICE 224
RJX 62 · ICE 90 · RE 26734 · RB 90038
RJX 62 · ICE 90 · RE 26734 · RB 90038Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Budapest to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 15h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €45, and a train costs an average of €64.
Distance: 675 miles (1087 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€144 Average price | €91 Average price Cheapest |
16h 7m Average total duration Fastest 15h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 42m Average total duration 20h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Budapest to Groningen train times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Groningen trains for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 140 · RJX 766 · EC 112 · ICE 224 | 7:40 AM Budapest Keleti | 20h28 | 4:08 AM Groningen Noord | 5 transfers | |
EC 140 · RJX 766 · EC 112 · ICE 224 | 7:40 AM Budapest Keleti | 16h02 | 11:42 PM Groningen station | 5 transfers | |
EC 140 · RJX 766 · EC 112 · ICE 224 | 7:40 AM Budapest Keleti | 17h02 | 12:42 AM Groningen station | 4 transfers | |
RJX 62 · ICE 90 · RE 26734 · RE 88472 | On time 8:40 AM Budapest Keleti | 21h58 | 6:38 AM Groningen Noord | 7 transfers | |
RJX 62 · ICE 90 · RE 26734 · RE 88472 | On time 8:40 AM Budapest Keleti | 21h33 | 6:13 AM Groningen station | 6 transfers | |
RJX 66 · ICE 20 · ICE 674 · RE 4400 | On time 12:40 PM Budapest Keleti | 19h11 | 7:51 AM Groningen Noord | 6 transfers | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
![]() | 6:55 AM Budapest | 16h47 | 11:42 PM Groningen | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Budapest to Groningen
Distance 675 miles (1087 km) |
Average train duration 15h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $78 (€64) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 15h 45m |
First train 01:25 |
Last train 23:32 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Budapest to Groningen start from as low as $78 (€64) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $177 (€144) depending on the train type and class.
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) from Budapest to Groningen trainsDeutsche Bahn, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) trains will get you between Budapest and Groningen from $55 (€45). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
FAQs: Trains from Budapest to Groningen

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Budapest to Groningen
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Kerepesi út.
- Rosenstein Restaurant
- Huszar Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Hungaria City Center
- Baross City Hotel
- Royal Park Boutique Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platforms 7-13 for regional trains
- Hall 3: platforms 14-18 for suburban trains
- Metro: Line M2, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 24
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Etele tér.
- Restaurant Etele Plaza
- KFC Etele Plaza
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Griff
- Hotel Ventura
- Hotel Berlin
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for international and domestic long-distance trains
- Hall 2: regional and suburban train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M4
- Tram: Line 1, Line 19, Line 49
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Nyugati tér.
- Két Szerecsen
- Menza Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Parlament
- Radisson Blu Béke Hotel
- Hilton Budapest City
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for international trains
- Hall 2: domestic and regional train platforms
- Hall 3: metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M3
- Tram: Line 4, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
- Déli Terasz Söröző
- Ibrahim török büfé
- Vagon Etterem
- Fornetti
- Trio pizza
- Turkish Döner KEBAB
- Déli Mosoly
- Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi
- Club D One
- Lokomotív Falatozó
- There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
- Mercure Budapest Castle Hill
- Christina Residence Budapest
- ibis Budapest Castle Hill
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices.
- Metro lines: M2 (red)
- Tram lines: 17, 56, 56A, 59, 59A, 59B, 61
- Bus lines: 21, 21A, 39, 102, 139, 140, 140A, N960, N990
- Train lines: IC, IR, S (10, 12, 30, 34, 35, 40, 42), Z30
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Stationsweg.
- De Drie Gezusters
- Mr. Mofongo
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.70
- NH Groningen Hotel
- The Student Hotel Groningen
- City Hotel Groningen
- Located in the main hall
- 6500 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: regional train platforms
- Hall 3: bus connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: NS services to various destinations
- Parking is available near the station, with spaces for both short-term and long-term parking.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free of charge
- 80 places, covered
- The station is a small regional station with two platforms and a simple layout.
- Bus: Line 3, Line 4
- Train: Arriva services to Groningen Central and Delfzijl
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