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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 $35. 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 $35, and a train costs an average of $193.
Distance: 167 miles (270 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$194 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Groningen to Maastricht:
A bus is $141 (€116) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Maastricht costing on average $194 (€159).
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
Travel optionsfrom Groningen to Maastricht
How to get from Groningen to Maastricht by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Groningen to Maastricht is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 528 · IC 31358:18 AM4h16Groningen station12:34 PMMaastricht station$411One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- IC 528 · IC 31358:18 AM4h16Groningen station12:34 PMMaastricht station$411One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- IC 528 · IC 31358:18 AM4h16Groningen station12:34 PMMaastricht station$411One-way1 transfer
Other options
- IC 536 · IC 314310:18 AM4h16Groningen station2:34 PMMaastricht station$411One-way1 transfer
- IC 532 · IC 31399:18 AM4h16Groningen station1:34 PMMaastricht station$411One-way1 transfer
- IC 734 · IC 3635 · IC 31419:48 AM4h16Groningen station2:04 PMMaastricht station$411One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:35 AM8h40Groningen, Centraal Station11:15 AMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)$571One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 AM8h00Groningen, Centraal Station5:15 PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)$591One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:30 PM6h25Groningen, Centraal Station11:55 PMMaastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)$641One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Groningen to Maastricht:
A bus is $141 (€116) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Maastricht costing on average $194 (€159).
Other travel options to Maastricht take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
- Around 36 trains per day.
- Around 4 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, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Maastricht by train.
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