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Compare train and bus for Groningen to Bonn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Groningen to Bonn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 173 miles (279 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$90 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Groningen to Bonn:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Bonn costing on average $90 (€73).
Other travel options to Bonn take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
Travel optionsfrom Groningen to Bonn
How to get from Groningen to Bonn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Groningen to Bonn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:30 AM7h30Groningen, Centraal Station4:00 PMBonn, Museumsmeile$351One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:30 AM7h30Groningen, Centraal Station4:00 PMBonn, Museumsmeile$351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IC 774 · IC 3675 · IC 604037:48 PM4h16Groningen station12:04 AMBonn-Beuel station$1151One-way2 transfers
Other options
IC 564 · IC 3665 · ICE 221 · 254435:18 PM5h06Groningen station10:24 PMBonn Hbf$861One-way3 transfers
37657 · IC 564 · IC 3665 · ICE 2215:10 PM5h14Groningen Europapark10:24 PMBonn Hbf$861One-way4 transfers
RE 6164 · IC 3665 · ICE 221 · 254435:05 PM5h19Groningen Europapark10:24 PMBonn Hbf$861One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Groningen to Bonn:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Bonn costing on average $90 (€73).
Other travel options to Bonn take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Groningen and Bonn 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 Bonn Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Groningen, Centraal Station and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Bonn by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bonn by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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