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Compare bus and train for Groningen to Schiphol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Groningen to Schiphol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 98 miles (158 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$45 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Schiphol:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Schiphol costing on average $45 (€36).
Other travel options to Schiphol take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 42m.
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How to get from Groningen to Schiphol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Groningen to Schiphol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:55 PM2h45Groningen, Centraal Station8:40 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus5:55 PM2h45Groningen, Centraal Station8:40 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
528 · 828 · 97308:18 AM2h20Groningen station10:38 AMSchiphol Airport$421One-way2 transfers
Other options
540 · 840 · 974211:18 AM2h20Groningen station1:38 PMSchiphol Airport$421One-way2 transfers
536 · 836 · 973810:18 AM2h20Groningen station12:38 PMSchiphol Airport$421One-way2 transfers
532 · 832 · 97349:18 AM2h20Groningen station11:38 AMSchiphol Airport$421One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Groningen to Schiphol:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Schiphol costing on average $45 (€36).
Other travel options to Schiphol take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 42m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Groningen and Schiphol as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Groningen station and arrive in Schiphol Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Groningen Europapark and arrive in Hoofddorp Train Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Schiphol by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, SNCB, SNCB to go to Schiphol by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel.
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