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Compare train and bus 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 $26. 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 $26, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 188 miles (304 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$58 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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 Brussels to Groningen:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Groningen costing on average $58 (€47).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 57m.
Travel optionsfrom Brussels to Groningen
How to get from Brussels to Groningen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Groningen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:15 PM7h10Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)1:25 AMGroningen, Centraal Station$351One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:15 PM7h10Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)1:25 AMGroningen, Centraal Station$351One-way1 transfer
Fastest
2841 · 543+
931710:21 AM4h21Brussels-Midi2:42 PMGroningen station$641One-way2 transfers
Other options
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9223+2039 · 5399:03 AM4h39Brussels-North1:42 PMGroningen station$561One-way3 transfers- 2009+9231+2047 · 54711:03 AM4h39Brussels-North3:42 PMGroningen station$561One-way3 transfers
- 2006+9219+2035 · 5358:03 AM4h39Brussels-North12:42 PMGroningen station$561One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:45 PM6h05Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)9:50 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$351One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:00 PM6h20Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)7:20 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$351One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus9:45 PM6h25Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)4:10 AMGroningen, Centraal Station$361One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Groningen:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Groningen costing on average $58 (€47).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 57m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Groningen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Groningen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Groningen by bus.
- Travel with Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar to go to Groningen by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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