Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bonn to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bonn 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 4h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 173 miles (279 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$75 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Bonn to Groningen:
A bus is $32 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Groningen costing on average $75 (€61).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
Travel optionsfrom Bonn to Groningen
How to get from Bonn to Groningen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bonn to Groningen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:05 PM7h30Bonn8:35 PMGroningen$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
1:05 PM7h30Bonn8:35 PMGroningen$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
1:05 PM7h30Bonn8:35 PMGroningen$291One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jun 21
Jun 22
Jun 23
Jun 24
Jun 25
Jun 26
Jun 27
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Bonn to Groningen
Travel to Groningen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bonn to Groningen.

This is compared to other travel options from Bonn to Groningen:
A bus is $32 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bonn to Groningen costing on average $75 (€61).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bonn and Groningen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bonn Hbf and arrive in Groningen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bonn, Museumsmeile and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Groningen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Groningen by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Travelling from Bonn to Groningen: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

