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Compare bus and train for Basel to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a train costs an average of $70.
Distance: 393 miles (633 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$154 Average price | $90 Average price Cheapest | $230 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 4m Average total duration Fastest 8h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 21m Average total duration 17h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | 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 Basel to Groningen:
A bus is $64 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Groningen costing on average $154 (€126).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 51m.
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How to get from Basel to Groningen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Groningen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:05 PM16h55Basel4:00 PMGroningen$541One-way0 transfers
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- 11:05 PM16h55Basel4:00 PMGroningen$541One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10:25 PM15h25Basel1:50 PMGroningen$731One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Groningen:
A bus is $64 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Groningen costing on average $154 (€126).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 51m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Groningen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Groningen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Groningen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Groningen by train.
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