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Compare train and bus for Groningen to Oldenburg
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Groningen to Oldenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, while a train costs an average of €41.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €41 Average price | €26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Oldenburg:
A bus is €23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Oldenburg costing on average €41.
Other travel options to Oldenburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 28m.
Tickets start at around €18 compared to roughly €26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €8. The journey takes 1h 58m versus 1h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Groningen to Oldenburg
How to get from Groningen to Oldenburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Groningen to Oldenburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:25 PM2h15Groningen, Centraal Station9:40 PMOldenburg, ZOB€171One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus7:25 PM2h15Groningen, Centraal Station9:40 PMOldenburg, ZOB€171One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus2:50 AM1h35Groningen, Centraal Station4:25 AMOldenburg, ZOB€181One-way0 transfers
Other options
37851 · Bus 72018 · 44313:57 PM2h26Groningen Europapark6:23 PMOldenburg Hbf€391One-way2 transfers
37859 · Bus 72019 · 44355:57 PM2h26Groningen Europapark8:23 PMOldenburg Hbf€391One-way2 transfers
37867 · Bus 72020 · 44397:57 PM2h26Groningen Europapark10:23 PMOldenburg Hbf€391One-way2 transfers
FlixBus3:55 PM2h25Groningen, Centraal Station6:20 PMOldenburg, ZOB€171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:55 PM2h10Groningen, Centraal Station12:05 AMOldenburg, ZOB€191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:25 PM1h55Groningen, Centraal Station2:20 PMOldenburg, ZOB€231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Groningen to Oldenburg:
A bus is €23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Oldenburg costing on average €41.
Other travel options to Oldenburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 28m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Groningen and Oldenburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Groningen, Centraal Station and arrive in Oldenburg, ZOB.
- {stationMode_2} mostly depart from {departureStation_2} and arrive in Oldenburg Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Oldenburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Arriva NL to go to Oldenburg by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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