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Compare train and bus for Geneva to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $125 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 11h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $125, while a train costs an average of $203.
Distance: 485 miles (781 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$203 Average price | $125 Average price Cheapest | $265 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 44m Average total duration Fastest 11h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 28m Average total duration 17h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Geneva to Groningen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Groningen:
A bus is $78 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Groningen costing on average $203 (€171).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 28m.
Tickets start at around $203 (€171) compared to roughly $265 (€224) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $63 (€54). The journey takes 11h 14m versus 10h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Geneva to Groningen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Groningen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 1:05 PM22h20Geneva11:25 AMGroningen$701One-way0 transfers
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- 1:05 PM22h20Geneva11:25 AMGroningen$701One-way0 transfers
Fastest
8:55 PM19h05Geneva4:00 PMGroningen$981One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Groningen:
A bus is $78 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Groningen costing on average $203 (€171).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 28m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Groningen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Groningen Europapark.
- Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Groningen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Groningen by train.
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