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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 prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$16 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Groningen to Leeuwarden:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Groningen to Leeuwarden costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Leeuwarden take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 48m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Groningen to Leeuwarden:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Groningen to Leeuwarden costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to Leeuwarden take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 48m.
- Around 51 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Groningen Europapark and arrive in Leeuwarden Train Station.
- Travel with Intercity, Arriva NL to go to Leeuwarden by train.
- Travel with Qbuzz B.V., FlixBus to go to Leeuwarden by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Arriva NL.
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