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Compare train and bus for Berlin to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 289 miles (466 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$90 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $134 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 23m Average total duration Fastest 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Groningen:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Groningen costing on average $90 (€72).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 40m.
Travel optionsfrom Berlin to Groningen
How to get from Berlin to Groningen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berlin to Groningen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 PM8h05Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)12:55 AMGroningen, Centraal Station$341One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 PM8h05Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)12:55 AMGroningen, Centraal Station$341One-way1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 654 · IC 2434 · Bus 720107:04 AM5h21Berlin Hbf12:25 PMGroningen$551One-way2 transfers
Other options
ICE 646 · IC 2436 · Bus 720094:28 AM5h57Berlin Hbf10:25 AMGroningen$411One-way2 transfers
ICE 646 · IC 2436 · Bus 72009 · 379344:28 AM6h12Berlin Hbf10:40 AMGroningen Europapark$411One-way3 transfers
ICE 654 · IC 2434 · Bus 72010 · 379427:04 AM5h36Berlin Hbf12:40 PMGroningen Europapark$551One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 PM8h15Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)12:55 AMGroningen, Centraal Station$341One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:00 AM7h50Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)5:50 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$401One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:05 AM10h20Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)5:25 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$431One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Groningen:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Groningen costing on average $90 (€72).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 40m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Groningen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Groningen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Groningen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Groningen by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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