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Compare bus and train for Groningen to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Groningen to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $81. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 15h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $81, and a train costs an average of $101.
Distance: 675 miles (1087 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$216 Average price | $119 Average price Cheapest | $107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 10m Average total duration Fastest 15h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 19m Average total duration 19h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.7kg 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 Budapest:
A bus is $97 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Budapest costing on average $216 (€176).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 49m.
Travel optionsfrom Groningen to Budapest
How to get from Groningen to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Groningen to Budapest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 AM25h55Groningen, Centraal Station6:10 AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$901One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 AM25h55Groningen, Centraal Station6:10 AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$901One-way2 transfers
Fastest
IC 532 · IC 3633 · ICE 123 · ICE 6299:18 AM21h46Groningen station7:04 AMBudapest-Deli$2321One-way7 transfers
Other options
37625 · IC 532 · IC 3633 · ICE 1239:10 AM21h54Groningen Europapark7:04 AMBudapest-Deli$2321One-way8 transfers
RE 6132 · IC 3633 · ICE 123 · ICE 6299:05 AM21h59Groningen Europapark7:04 AMBudapest-Deli$2321One-way7 transfers
IC 528 · ICE 123 · ICE 629 · EC 12198:18 AM22h46Groningen station7:04 AMBudapest-Deli$2321One-way6 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM24h00Groningen, Centraal Station8:30 AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$901One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM27h55Groningen, Centraal Station12:25 PMBudapest, Mexikói Út M$901One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 PM31h00Groningen, Centraal Station4:55 AMBudapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út)$921One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Groningen to Budapest:
A bus is $97 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Budapest costing on average $216 (€176).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 49m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Groningen and Budapest as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Budapest by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Budapest by bus.
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