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Compare bus and train for Ghent to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $54 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, while a train costs an average of $80.
Distance: 192 miles (310 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$80 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Groningen:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Groningen costing on average $80 (€66).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 36m.
Tickets start at around $80 (€66) compared to roughly $84 (€69) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4 (€3). The journey takes 4h 23m versus 4h 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 Ghent to Groningen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ghent to Groningen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3:40 PM8h45Ghent12:25 AMGroningen$441One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:40 PM8h45Ghent12:25 AMGroningen$441One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:00 AM7h50Ghent2:50 PMGroningen$451One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:35 PM8h10Ghent1:45 AMGroningen$511One-way0 transfers
- 4:35 PM8h10Ghent12:45 AMGroningen$511One-way0 transfers
- 6:00 AM7h50Ghent1:50 PMGroningen$541One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Groningen:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Groningen costing on average $80 (€66).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 36m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ghent and Groningen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ghent St Pieters and arrive in Groningen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Gent, Ghent and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
- Travel with Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Eurostar, EuroCity to go to Groningen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Groningen by bus.
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