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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 €57 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 €57, while a train costs an average of €71.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€71 Average price | €57 Average price Cheapest | €45 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 |
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 Bielefeld to Groningen:
A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Groningen costing on average €71.
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 55m.
Tickets start at around €57 compared to roughly €45 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-12.39. The journey takes 5h 25m versus 2h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Bielefeld to Groningen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bielefeld to Groningen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:23 PM7h12Bielefeld9:35 PMGroningen€401One-way0 transfers
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2:23 PM7h12Bielefeld9:35 PMGroningen€401One-way0 transfers
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2:23 PM7h12Bielefeld9:35 PMGroningen€401One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Groningen:
A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Groningen costing on average €71.
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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