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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 $95 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 47m. 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 $95, while a train costs an average of $144.
Distance: 393 miles (633 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$144 Average price | $95 Average price Cheapest | $232 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 47m Average total duration Fastest 8h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 0m Average total duration 14h 30m 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 |
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 $50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Groningen costing on average $130.
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 30m.
Tickets start at around $130 compared to roughly $232 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $102. The journey takes 8h 37m 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 PM17h40Basel, Bahnhof12:20 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$461One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 PM17h40Basel, Bahnhof12:20 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$461One-way2 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus · FlixBus12:25 AM15h25Basel, Bahnhof3:50 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$631One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus10:50 PM16h00Basel, Bahnhof2:50 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$491One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:35 AM15h45Basel, Bahnhof7:20 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$541One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:05 AM18h40Basel, Bahnhof2:45 AMGroningen, Centraal Station$601One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Groningen:
A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Groningen costing on average $144.
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 0m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 7 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, Bahnhof and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Groningen by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Groningen by bus.
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