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Compare bus and train for Groningen to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Groningen to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €47, while a train costs an average of €60.
Distance: 277 miles (447 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€60 Average price | €47 Average price Cheapest | €103 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 4m Average total duration Fastest 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 3m Average total duration 9h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg 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 Leipzig:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Leipzig costing on average €60.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 3m.
Tickets start at around €60 compared to roughly €103 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €43. The journey takes 6h 34m versus 5h 35m 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 Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Groningen to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:55 PM11h10Groningen1:05 AMLeipzig€481One-way0 transfers
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1:55 PM11h10Groningen1:05 AMLeipzig€481One-way0 transfers
Fastest
1:55 PM11h10Groningen1:05 AMLeipzig€481One-way0 transfers
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4:55 PM12h55Groningen5:50 AMLeipzig€611One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Groningen to Leipzig:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Leipzig costing on average €60.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 3m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Groningen and Leipzig as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Leipzig by train.
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