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Compare train and bus for Bielefeld to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld 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 4h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $69, while a train costs an average of $85.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$85 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Bielefeld to Groningen
Compare the available ways to get from Bielefeld to Groningen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Groningen:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Groningen costing on average $85.
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 55m.
Tickets start at around $85 compared to roughly $54 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$31. The journey takes 3h 49m versus 2h 57m 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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This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Groningen:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Groningen costing on average $85.
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 55m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bielefeld and Groningen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bielefeld Hbf and arrive in Groningen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Groningen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, WestfalenBahn to go to Groningen by train.
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