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Compare train and bus for Groningen to Leeuwarden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Groningen to Leeuwarden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $18, while a bus costs an average of $19.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Groningen to Leeuwarden:
A train is $1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Groningen to Leeuwarden costing on average $19.
Other travel options to Leeuwarden take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 2m.
Tickets start at around $18 compared to roughly $15 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-3.32. The journey takes 1h 25m versus 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Groningen to Leeuwarden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Groningen to Leeuwarden is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- S 373198:06 AM0h35Groningen station8:41 AMLeeuwarden station$171One-way0 transfers
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- S 373198:06 AM0h35Groningen station8:41 AMLeeuwarden station$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- S 373198:06 AM0h35Groningen station8:41 AMLeeuwarden station$171One-way0 transfers
Other options
- S 3732710:06 AM0h35Groningen station10:41 AMLeeuwarden station$171One-way0 transfers
- S 373239:06 AM0h35Groningen station9:41 AMLeeuwarden station$171One-way0 transfers
- ST 374218:24 AM0h46Groningen station9:10 AMLeeuwarden station$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Groningen to Leeuwarden:
A train is $1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Groningen to Leeuwarden costing on average $19.
Other travel options to Leeuwarden take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 2m.
- Around 21 trains per day.
- Around 16 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Groningen and Leeuwarden 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 Leeuwarden station.
- Travel with Qbuzz B.V., FlixBus to go to Leeuwarden by bus.
- Travel with Arriva NS, Intercity, Arriva NL to go to Leeuwarden by train.
- 11 direct trains per day with Arriva NS, Arriva NL.
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