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Compare train and bus for Bremen to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bremen to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a train costs an average of $53.
Distance: 93 miles (150 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train 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 Bremen to Groningen
Compare the available ways to get from Bremen to Groningen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bremen to Groningen:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bremen to Groningen costing on average $53 (€45).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
Tickets start at around $26 (€22) compared to roughly $41 (€34) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15 (€13). The journey takes 2h 39m versus 2h 6m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Bremen to Groningen
How to get from Bremen to Groningen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bremen to Groningen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:10 AM 3h15 Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg) 2:25 PM Groningen, Centraal Station $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:10 AM 3h15 Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg) 2:25 PM Groningen, Centraal Station $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus2:55 AM 2h00 Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg) 4:55 AM Groningen, Centraal Station $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
ICE 209 · 90617 · 20238 · 202509:44 PM 10h28 Bremen Hbf 8:12 AM Groningen station $41 1 One-way 5 transfers
ICE 209 · 90617 · 20238 · 202509:44 PM 10h35 Bremen Hbf 8:19 AM Groningen Europapark $41 1 One-way 6 transfers
4430 · 201338:54 PM 2h25 Bremen Hbf 11:19 PM Groningen Europapark $43 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus12:10 AM 2h20 Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg) 2:30 AM Groningen, Centraal Station $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus9:50 AM 3h05 Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg) 12:55 PM Groningen, Centraal Station $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus2:45 PM 2h40 Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg) 5:25 PM Groningen, Centraal Station $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bremen to Groningen:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bremen to Groningen costing on average $53 (€45).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bremen and Groningen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bremen Hbf and arrive in Groningen Europapark.
- Buses mostly depart from Bremen, Rosa-Parks-Ring (ZOB Breitenweg) and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Groningen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Groningen by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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