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Compare bus and train for Gelsenkirchen to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gelsenkirchen to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 20m. 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 train costs an average of $38, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 120 miles (194 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$38 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Gelsenkirchen to Groningen:
A bus is $0.02 (€0.02) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Groningen costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 46m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Groningen:
A bus is $0.02 (€0.02) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Groningen costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 46m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gelsenkirchen and Groningen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Groningen Noord.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Train Charter Services, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Eurobahn to go to Groningen by train.
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