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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 bus with prices starting from $33. 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 bus costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 188 miles (304 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$56 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest |
5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m 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 bus is $0.28 (€0.23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Brussels costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 PM7h20Groningen, Centraal Station1:15 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$511One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 PM7h20Groningen, Centraal Station1:15 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$511One-way1 transfer
Fastest
544+
954812:18 PM4h45Groningen station5:03 PMBrussels-Midi$611One-way1 transfer
Other options
742 · 3643+
924411:48 AM5h17Groningen station5:05 PMBrussels-North$531One-way2 transfers
738 · 3639+
924010:48 AM5h17Groningen station4:05 PMBrussels-North$531One-way2 transfers
730 · 3631+
92328:48 AM5h17Groningen station2:05 PMBrussels-North$531One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Groningen to Brussels:
A bus is $0.28 (€0.23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Brussels costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
- Around 22 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-Central.
- Buses mostly depart from Groningen, Centraal Station and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, EuroCity, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Brussels by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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