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Compare train and bus for Budapest to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $74. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 15h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $74, and a train costs an average of $89.
Distance: 675 miles (1087 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$184 Average price | $112 Average price Cheapest | $350 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 3m Average total duration Fastest 15h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 57m Average total duration 20h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Groningen:
A bus is $72 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Groningen costing on average $184 (€147).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 27m.
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How to get from Budapest to Groningen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Budapest to Groningen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:15 AM27h40Budapest11:55 AMGroningen$831One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
8:15 AM27h40Budapest11:55 AMGroningen$831One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10:45 PM25h10Budapest11:55 PMGroningen$1621One-way0 transfers
Other options
9:00 PM28h30Budapest1:30 AMGroningen$841One-way0 transfers
10:35 PM29h20Budapest3:55 AMGroningen$911One-way0 transfers
8:10 PM29h20Budapest1:30 AMGroningen$1271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Groningen:
A bus is $72 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Groningen costing on average $184 (€147).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 27m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Groningen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Budapest Keleti and arrive in Groningen Noord.
- Buses mostly depart from Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Groningen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) to go to Groningen by train.
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