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Compare bus and train for Ghent to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 192 miles (310 km)
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€41 Average price Cheapest | €51 Average price |
7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The best way to travel from Ghent to Groningen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Groningen:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Groningen costing on average $36 (€28).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 10m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Gent, Ghent and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Ghent St Pieters and arrive in Groningen station.
- Travel with SNCB to go to Groningen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Groningen by bus.
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