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Compare train and bus 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 $52. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 37m. 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 $52, and a train costs an average of $58.
Distance: 393 miles (633 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$119 Average price | $75 Average price Cheapest |
9h 7m Average total duration Fastest 8h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 38m Average total duration 18h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Basel to Groningen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Groningen:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Groningen costing on average $58 (€47).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 25m.
- Around 12 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Groningen Noord.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Groningen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Groningen by bus.
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