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Compare train and bus for Bruges to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bruges to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $66 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, while a train costs an average of $101.
Distance: 198 miles (319 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$101 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 19m Average total duration 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bruges to Groningen:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bruges to Groningen costing on average $101 (€83).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 19m.
Tickets start at around $101 (€83) compared to roughly $98 (€81) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-2.85 (€-2.36). The journey takes 5h 0m versus 4h 51m 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 Bruges to Groningen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bruges to Groningen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:20 PM11h05Bruges12:25 AMGroningen$471One-way0 transfers
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1:20 PM11h05Bruges12:25 AMGroningen$471One-way0 transfers
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4:00 PM8h45Bruges12:45 AMGroningen$601One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bruges to Groningen:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bruges to Groningen costing on average $101 (€83).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 19m.
- Around 23 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bruges and Groningen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bruges station and arrive in Groningen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Groningen by bus.
- Travel with Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Eurostar, Intercity, Regional to go to Groningen by train.
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