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Compare train and bus for Essen to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 48m. 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 $27, and a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$79 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m 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 Essen to Groningen:
A bus is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Groningen costing on average $79 (€64).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
Travel optionsfrom Essen to Groningen
How to get from Essen to Groningen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Groningen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus5:50 PM4h45Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)10:35 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$321One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:50 PM4h45Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)10:35 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 242 · IC 3620 · IC 5318:15 AM3h27Essen Hbf11:42 AMGroningen station$541One-way2 transfers
Other options
- ICE 240 · IC 3628 · IC 53910:09 AM3h33Essen Hbf1:42 PMGroningen station$681One-way2 transfers
- ICE 240 · IC 54310:09 AM4h33Essen Hbf2:42 PMGroningen station$681One-way1 transfer
- ICE 217 · ICE 220 · IC 3624 · IC 5359:03 AM3h39Essen Hbf12:42 PMGroningen station$861One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:35 AM6h15Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)3:50 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$571One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Groningen:
A bus is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Groningen costing on average $79 (€64).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Groningen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Groningen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Groningen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, WestfalenBahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Groningen by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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