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Compare train and bus for Bern to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $117 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 41m. 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 $117, while a train costs an average of $137.
Distance: 434 miles (700 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$137 Average price | $117 Average price Cheapest | $195 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 41m Average total duration Fastest 9h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 45m Average total duration 16h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Groningen:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Groningen costing on average $137 (€115).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 45m.
Tickets start at around $137 (€115) compared to roughly $195 (€163) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $57 (€48). The journey takes 9h 11m versus 8h 35m 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.
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How to get from Bern to Groningen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bern to Groningen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 12:05 PM23h20Bern11:25 AMGroningen$1061One-way0 transfers
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- 12:05 PM23h20Bern11:25 AMGroningen$1061One-way0 transfers
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- 12:05 PM23h20Bern11:25 AMGroningen$1061One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Groningen:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Groningen costing on average $137 (€115).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 45m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bern and Groningen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bern Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Groningen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Groningen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Groningen by train.
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