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Compare train and bus for Groningen to Maastricht
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Groningen to Maastricht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 48m. 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 €12, and a train costs an average of €84.
Distance: 167 miles (270 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€85 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest |
4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Groningen to Maastricht is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Groningen to Maastricht:
A bus is $90 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Maastricht costing on average $106 (€84).
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 30m.
- Around 40 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Groningen and Maastricht 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 Maastricht.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Maastricht by bus.
- Travel with Intercity to go to Maastricht by train.
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