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Compare train and bus for Eindhoven to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eindhoven to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $40, while a bus costs an average of $45.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m 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 Eindhoven to Groningen:
A train is $4 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Eindhoven to Groningen costing on average $45 (€37).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
The journey is about 3m faster (2h 52m by train vs 2h 55m by car) and roughly $17 (€14) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($40 (€33) vs $57 (€47)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Eindhoven to Groningen
How to get from Eindhoven to Groningen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Eindhoven to Groningen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:40 AM6h10Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)2:50 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$221One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:40 AM6h10Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)2:50 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$221One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- IC 3932 · IC 5359:56 AM2h46Eindhoven station12:42 PMGroningen station$411One-way1 transfer
Other options
- IC 3928 · IC 5318:56 AM2h46Eindhoven station11:42 AMGroningen station$411One-way1 transfer
- IC 3930 · IC 633 · IC 7339:26 AM2h46Eindhoven station12:12 PMGroningen station$411One-way2 transfers
- IC 3924 · IC 5277:56 AM2h46Eindhoven station10:42 AMGroningen station$411One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:10 AM5h40Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)3:50 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$251One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:25 AM6h55Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)12:20 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$281One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:45 PM8h05Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)9:50 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$321One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Eindhoven to Groningen:
A train is $4 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Eindhoven to Groningen costing on average $45 (€37).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Eindhoven and Groningen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Eindhoven station and arrive in Groningen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station) and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
- Travel with NS | BUS, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, NS Domestic, Intercity to go to Groningen by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Groningen by bus.
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