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Compare train and bus for Groningen to Zaventem
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Groningen to Zaventem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, while a train costs an average of $55.
Distance: 184 miles (297 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$55 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest |
4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg 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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Compare the available ways to get from Groningen to Zaventem, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Groningen to Zaventem:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Zaventem costing on average $55.
Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 17m.
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How to get from Groningen to Zaventem by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Groningen to Zaventem is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

2:30 PM 6h12 Groningen 8:42 PM Zaventem $45 1 One-way 2 transfers
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2:30 PM 6h12 Groningen 8:42 PM Zaventem $45 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest

2:30 PM 6h12 Groningen 8:42 PM Zaventem $45 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options

5:00 AM 6h33 Groningen 11:33 AM Zaventem $45 1 One-way 2 transfers
2:35 AM 7h58 Groningen 10:33 AM Zaventem $45 1 One-way 2 transfers
5:25 PM 8h26 Groningen 1:51 AM Zaventem $45 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Groningen to Zaventem:
A bus is $19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Zaventem costing on average $55.
Other travel options to Zaventem take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 17m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Groningen and Zaventem as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Groningen station and arrive in Brussels National Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Groningen, Centraal Station and arrive in Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16).
- Travel with Eurocity Direct, EuroCity, NS International | IC Brussel to go to Zaventem by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Zaventem by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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