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Compare train and bus for Groningen to Antwerp
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Groningen to Antwerp among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 32m. 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 bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 165 miles (267 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$46 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Groningen to Antwerp:
A bus is $0.43 (€0.35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Antwerp costing on average $46 (€38).
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 44m.
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How to get from Groningen to Antwerp by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Groningen to Antwerp is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:35 AM7h50Groningen9:25 AMAntwerp$341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
1:35 AM7h50Groningen9:25 AMAntwerp$341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:15 AM5h50Groningen1:05 PMAntwerp$401One-way0 transfers
Other options
1:30 PM6h55Groningen8:25 PMAntwerp$481One-way0 transfers
4:55 PM6h00Groningen10:55 PMAntwerp$491One-way0 transfers
12:35 AM7h30Groningen8:05 AMAntwerp$671One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Groningen to Antwerp:
A bus is $0.43 (€0.35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Antwerp costing on average $46 (€38).
Other travel options to Antwerp take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 44m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Groningen and Antwerp as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Groningen station and arrive in Antwerp-Central.
- Buses mostly depart from Groningen, Centraal Station and arrive in Antwerp, Van Ertbornstraat (Rooseveltplaats).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Antwerp by bus.
- Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Eurocity Direct, Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Arriva NL to go to Antwerp by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
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