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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 an average ticket price of €69 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €69, while a train costs an average of €122.
Distance: 393 miles (633 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€122 Average price | €69 Average price Cheapest | €190 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 50m Average total duration Fastest 8h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 59m Average total duration 14h 29m 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 |  Most popular bus 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.
Compare ways to travel from Basel to Groningen
Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Groningen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Groningen:
A bus is €54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Groningen costing on average €122.
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 59m.
Tickets start at around €122 compared to roughly €190 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €68. The journey takes 8h 20m versus 7h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Groningen
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.
2:50 AM 17h45 Basel 8:35 PM Groningen €57 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:50 AM 17h45 Basel 8:35 PM Groningen €57 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
2:50 AM 17h45 Basel 8:35 PM Groningen €57 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3:50 AM 21h55 Basel 1:45 AM Groningen €68 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Groningen:
A bus is €54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Groningen costing on average €122.
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 59m.
- Around 10 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 Europapark.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Groningen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Groningen by train.
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