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Compare train and bus for Groningen to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Groningen to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 35m. 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 train costs an average of $21, and a bus costs an average of $26.
Distance: 188 miles (304 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$56 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price |
5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Brussels:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Groningen to Brussels costing on average $57 (€46).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
Travel optionsfrom Groningen to Brussels
How to get from Groningen to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Groningen to Brussels is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
528 · 2028+
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20348:18 AM4h41Groningen station12:59 PMBrussels-North$631One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
528 · 2028+
9228+
20348:18 AM4h41Groningen station12:59 PMBrussels-North$631One-way3 transfers
Fastest
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93408:48 AM4h18Groningen station1:06 PMBrussels-Midi$1431One-way1 transfer
Other options
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20359:18 AM4h41Groningen station1:59 PMBrussels-North$631One-way3 transfers
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203610:18 AM4h41Groningen station2:59 PMBrussels-North$631One-way3 transfers
532 · 2032+
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20359:18 AM4h47Groningen station2:05 PMBrussels-Central$631One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:35 AM9h50Groningen, Centraal Station12:25 PMBrussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin)$681One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:25 PM7h50Groningen, Centraal Station1:15 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$791One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Groningen to Brussels:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Groningen to Brussels costing on average $57 (€46).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Groningen and Brussels 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 Brussels-Midi.
- Buses mostly depart from Groningen, Centraal Station and arrive in Bruxelles, Gare du Nord.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, EuroCity, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, Intercity to go to Brussels by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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