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Compare train and bus for Düsseldorf to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 24m. 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 $21, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 138 miles (223 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$57 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Düsseldorf to Groningen:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Groningen costing on average $57 (€47).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 36m.
Travel optionsfrom Düsseldorf to Groningen
How to get from Düsseldorf to Groningen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Groningen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 2006 · Bus 720156:12 PM4h13Düsseldorf Hbf10:25 PMGroningen$311One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
IC 2006 · Bus 720156:12 PM4h13Düsseldorf Hbf10:25 PMGroningen$311One-way1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 224 · IC 3664 · IC 5757:11 PM3h31Düsseldorf Hbf10:42 PMGroningen station$491One-way2 transfers
Other options
IC 2200 · Bus 720132:12 PM4h13Düsseldorf Hbf6:25 PMGroningen$371One-way1 transfer
IC 2008 · Bus 720144:12 PM4h13Düsseldorf Hbf8:25 PMGroningen$371One-way1 transfer
IC 2200 · Bus 72013 · 379662:12 PM4h28Düsseldorf Hbf6:40 PMGroningen Europapark$371One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 AM7h20Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf2:50 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$331One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:40 AM7h40Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf12:20 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$331One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 AM8h50Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf7:20 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$331One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Groningen:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Groningen costing on average $57 (€47).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 36m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Groningen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Groningen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Groningen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, FlixTrain, WestfalenBahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Groningen by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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