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Compare bus and train for Leer to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leer to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €16 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 28m. 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 €16, while a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 37 miles (60 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€26 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest | €14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 31m Average total duration 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Leer to Groningen:
A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leer to Groningen costing on average €26.
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 31m.
Tickets start at around €26 compared to roughly €14 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-11.88. The journey takes 1h 1m versus 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Leer to Groningen
How to get from Leer to Groningen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leer to Groningen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:15 AM0h55Leer, ZOB9:10 AMGroningen, Centraal Station€141One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus8:15 AM0h55Leer, ZOB9:10 AMGroningen, Centraal Station€141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus8:15 AM0h55Leer, ZOB9:10 AMGroningen, Centraal Station€141One-way0 transfers
Other options
Bus 720123:30 PM0h55Leer4:25 PMGroningen€231One-way0 transfers
Bus 720135:30 PM0h55Leer6:25 PMGroningen€231One-way0 transfers
Bus 720111:30 PM0h55Leer2:25 PMGroningen€231One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:25 PM1h00Leer, ZOB2:25 PMGroningen, Centraal Station€141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leer to Groningen:
A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leer to Groningen costing on average €26.
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 31m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leer and Groningen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Groningen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, WestfalenBahn to go to Groningen by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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