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Compare bus and train for Groningen to Leer
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Groningen to Leer among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 37 miles (60 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 37m Average total duration 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg 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 Leer:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Leer costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Leer take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 7m.
Travel optionsfrom Groningen to Leer
How to get from Groningen to Leer by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Groningen to Leer is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:55 PM1h05Groningen, Centraal Station11:00 PMLeer, ZOB$171One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus9:55 PM1h05Groningen, Centraal Station11:00 PMLeer, ZOB$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus9:55 PM1h05Groningen, Centraal Station11:00 PMLeer, ZOB$171One-way0 transfers
Other options
Bus 7201612:10 PM1h15Groningen1:25 PMLeer$421One-way0 transfers
Bus 7200710:10 AM1h15Groningen11:25 AMLeer$421One-way0 transfers
Bus 720068:10 AM1h15Groningen9:25 AMLeer$421One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:55 PM1h05Groningen, Centraal Station5:00 PMLeer, ZOB$521One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Groningen to Leer:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Leer costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Leer take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 7m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Groningen and Leer as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Arriva NL to go to Leer by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leer by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Arriva NL.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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