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Compare train and bus for Amsterdam to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$22 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price |
2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Groningen:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Groningen costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 24m.
Travel optionsfrom Amsterdam to Groningen
How to get from Amsterdam to Groningen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Groningen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:30 PM2h20Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)3:50 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus1:30 PM2h20Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)3:50 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2687 · 887 · 58711:38 PM2h04Amsterdam Centraal1:42 AMGroningen station$411One-way2 transfers
Other options
2685 · 78511:08 PM2h04Amsterdam Centraal1:12 AMGroningen station$411One-way1 transfer
1531 · 5319:30 AM2h12Amsterdam Centraal11:42 AMGroningen station$411One-way1 transfer
1535 · 53510:30 AM2h12Amsterdam Centraal12:42 PMGroningen station$411One-way1 transfer
FlixBus12:30 PM2h20Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)2:50 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:05 AM2h20Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)12:25 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:00 PM2h50Schiphol, Airport Terminal 12:50 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Groningen:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Groningen costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 24m.
- Around 59 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Groningen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Groningen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Amstel and arrive in Groningen.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, GVB to go to Groningen by bus.
- Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Groningen by train.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Intercity.
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