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Compare bus and train for Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a train costs an average of $125.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$125 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 20m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel to Groningen:
A bus is $91 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel to Groningen costing on average $125 (€100).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 50m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (2h 31m by train vs 2h 35m by car). Tickets start at around $125 (€100) compared to roughly $56 (€44) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Compare prices and tickets Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel to Groningen by bus or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel to Groningen
Trains from Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel to Groningen run on average 52 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $125 (€100) but you can travel from only $35 (€28) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:06, the last at 22:18. The fastest train covers the 118 miles (191 km) distance in 2h 31m.
Distance 118 miles (191 km) |
Average train duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $125 (€100) |
Trains per day 52 |
Fastest train 2h 31m |
First train 5:06 AM |
Last train 10:18 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Train companies: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel to Groningen trainsNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel and Groningen from $35 (€28). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Trains from Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel to Groningen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel to Groningen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Groningen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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