How to travel from Brussels to Groningen

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Compare bus and train for Brussels to Groningen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels 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 16m. 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 $27.

Distance: 188 miles (304 km)

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Bus

$53

Average price

$42

Average price

Cheapest

4h 46m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 16m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 36m

Average total duration

6h 6m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

NS International | IC Brussel

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from Brussels to Groningen

How to get from Brussels to Groningen by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Brussels to Groningen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

PKP Intercity2007+EuroCity9223+NS International | IC Brussel2039 · 539
09:03AM4h39
Brussels-North
01:42PMGroningen station
$601One-way
3 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:40PM9h45
Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin)
01:25AMGroningen, Centraal Station
$421One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Eurostar9315+NS International | IC Brussel741
09:53AM4h19
Brussels-Midi
02:12PMGroningen station
$1891One-way
1 transfer

Other options

PKP Intercity2006+EuroCity9219+NS International | IC Brussel2035 · 535
08:03AM4h39
Brussels-North
12:42PMGroningen station
$601One-way
3 transfers
PKP Intercity2008+EuroCity9227+NS International | IC Brussel2043 · 543
10:03AM4h39
Brussels-North
02:42PMGroningen station
$601One-way
3 transfers
EuroCity9227+NS International | IC Brussel2043 · 543
09:56AM4h46
Brussels-North
02:42PMGroningen station
$601One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Brussels 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 Brussels to Groningen.

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There are 2 options to travel between Brussels and Groningen including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Groningen is a bus with an average price of $25 (€20).

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Groningen:

A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Groningen costing on average $27 (€22).

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Groningen is by train with an average journey time of 4h 15m.

Other travel options to Groningen take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 25m.

The distance from Brussels to Groningen is approximately 188 miles (304 km).
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Groningen is:
  • Around 18 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Groningen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Groningen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Groningen station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bruxelles, Gare du Nord and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Groningen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, PKP Intercity, EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar to go to Groningen by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Groningen by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Brussels to Groningen:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Groningen often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, Hamburg, Bremen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Groningen and these popular destinations at a great price.
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