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Compare train and bus for Groningen to Düsseldorf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Groningen to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 50m. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 138 miles (223 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$62 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest |
4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Düsseldorf:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Düsseldorf costing on average $62 (€51).
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 36m.
Travel optionsfrom Groningen to Düsseldorf
How to get from Groningen to Düsseldorf by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Groningen to Düsseldorf is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:30 AM5h45Groningen, Centraal Station2:15 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:30 AM5h45Groningen, Centraal Station2:15 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IC 532 · IC 3633 · ICE 1239:18 AM3h27Groningen station12:45 PMDüsseldorf Hbf$731One-way2 transfers
Other options
37625 · IC 532 · IC 3633 · ICE 1239:10 AM3h35Groningen Europapark12:45 PMDüsseldorf Hbf$731One-way3 transfers
RE 6132 · IC 3633 · ICE 1239:05 AM3h40Groningen Europapark12:45 PMDüsseldorf Hbf$731One-way2 transfers
IC 536 · ICE 12510:18 AM4h27Groningen station2:45 PMDüsseldorf Hbf$731One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 PM6h55Groningen, Centraal Station12:50 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$311One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 AM7h15Groningen, Centraal Station12:15 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$311One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:35 AM8h20Groningen, Centraal Station10:55 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$311One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Groningen to Düsseldorf:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Düsseldorf costing on average $62 (€51).
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 36m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Groningen and Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Groningen, Centraal Station and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, WestfalenBahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Düsseldorf by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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