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Compare train and bus for Dresden to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 338 miles (545 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$140 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $147 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 13m Average total duration Fastest 7h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 51m Average total duration 10h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.4kg 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 Dresden to Groningen:
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Groningen costing on average $140 (€114).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 21m.
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How to get from Dresden to Groningen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Groningen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:53 PM16h19Dresden12:12 PMGroningen$2201One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
7:53 PM16h19Dresden12:12 PMGroningen$2201One-way3 transfers
Fastest
9:35 AM8h37Dresden6:12 PMGroningen$2211One-way3 transfers
Other options
11:35 AM8h37Dresden8:12 PMGroningen$2211One-way3 transfers
1:35 PM8h37Dresden10:12 PMGroningen$2211One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Groningen:
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Groningen costing on average $140 (€114).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 21m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Groningen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Groningen Noord.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Groningen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Groningen by bus.
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