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Compare bus and train for Dortmund to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$57 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Dortmund to Groningen:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Groningen costing on average $57 (€46).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 1m.
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How to get from Dortmund to Groningen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Groningen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus6:40 PM3h55Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf10:35 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:40 PM3h55Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf10:35 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 89711 · 90012 · IC 2306 · Bus 720108:55 AM3h30Dortmund Hbf12:25 PMGroningen$321One-way3 transfers
Other options
- 89711 · 90012 · IC 2306 · Bus 720108:55 AM3h45Dortmund Hbf12:40 PMGroningen Europapark$321One-way4 transfers
- 89924 · IC 2306 · Bus 720108:35 AM3h50Dortmund Hbf12:25 PMGroningen$321One-way2 transfers
- 89924 · IC 2306 · Bus 72010 · 379428:35 AM4h05Dortmund Hbf12:40 PMGroningen Europapark$321One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Groningen:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Groningen costing on average $57 (€46).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 1m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Groningen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Groningen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, WestfalenBahn, Train Charter Services, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurobahn to go to Groningen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Groningen by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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