How to travel from Ghent to Groningen

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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from zł118. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł118, and a train costs an average of zł160.

Distance: 192 miles (310 km)

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Bus
Driving

zł228

Average price

zł213

Average price

Cheapest

zł321

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 51m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 21m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 57m

Average total duration

6h 27m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 18m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

NS International | IC Brussel

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The cheapest way to travel from Ghent to Groningen is a bus with an average price of zł213.

This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Groningen:

A bus is zł15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Groningen costing on average zł228.

The fastest way to travel from Ghent to Groningen is by train with an average journey time of 4h 21m.

Other travel options to Groningen take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 27m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Ghent and Groningen including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Ghent to Groningen among Omio's users.

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from Ghent to Groningen

How to get from Ghent to Groningen by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Ghent to Groningen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    6:25 AM7h25
    Ghent
    1:50 PMGroningen
    1491One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    6:25 AM7h25
    Ghent
    1:50 PMGroningen
    1491One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    6:25 AM7h25
    Ghent
    1:50 PMGroningen
    1491One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    3:40 PM8h45
    Ghent
    12:25 AMGroningen
    1781One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    2:40 PM8h45
    Ghent
    11:25 PMGroningen
    1931One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    8:45 AM8h35
    Ghent
    5:20 PMGroningen
    2351One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Ghent to Groningen

Travel to Groningen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ghent to Groningen.

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There are 2 options to travel between Ghent and Groningen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Ghent to Groningen is a bus with an average price of zł213.

This is compared to other travel options from Ghent to Groningen:

A bus is zł15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to Groningen costing on average zł228.

The fastest way to travel from Ghent to Groningen is by train with an average journey time of 4h 21m.

Other travel options to Groningen take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 27m.

The distance from Ghent to Groningen is approximately 192 miles (310 km).
The average frequency per day from Ghent to Groningen is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ghent and Groningen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ghent to Groningen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Ghent St Pieters and arrive in Groningen station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Gent, Ghent and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ghent to Groningen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), SNCB to go to Groningen by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Groningen by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Ghent to Groningen often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, Hamburg, Bremen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Groningen and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Groningen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Groningen, you can visit Vismarkt for fresh produce and local specialties, explore the vibrant nightlife in the city center, and learn about nautical history at the Northern Maritime Museum. Enjoy a bike tour through the scenic countryside, attend a performance at the historic Stadsschouwburg, or take in panoramic city views from Martinitoren. Discover modern art at the Groninger Museum, enjoy leisurely walks in Noorderplantsoen, relax in the Renaissance-style Prinsentuin, or visit Forum Groningen for cultural experiences including a library and cinema.
Two to three days in Groningen are typically sufficient to explore its main attractions, enjoy the vibrant cultural scene, and experience the local lifestyle.

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