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Compare train and bus for Leeuwarden to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeuwarden to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, 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 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $18, while a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Leeuwarden to Groningen:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leeuwarden to Groningen costing on average $20.
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 4m.
Tickets start at around $18 compared to roughly $13 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-4.18. The journey takes 1h 31m versus 53m 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.
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How to get from Leeuwarden to Groningen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeuwarden to Groningen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- S 373329:18 AM0h35Leeuwarden station9:53 AMGroningen station$171One-way0 transfers
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- S 373329:18 AM0h35Leeuwarden station9:53 AMGroningen station$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- S 373329:18 AM0h35Leeuwarden station9:53 AMGroningen station$171One-way0 transfers
Other options
- S 373288:18 AM0h35Leeuwarden station8:53 AMGroningen station$171One-way0 transfers
- ST 374267:50 AM0h46Leeuwarden station8:36 AMGroningen station$171One-way0 transfers
- ST 374349:50 AM0h46Leeuwarden station10:36 AMGroningen station$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeuwarden to Groningen:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leeuwarden to Groningen costing on average $20.
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 4m.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 23 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeuwarden and Groningen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeuwarden station and arrive in Groningen station.
- Travel with Qbuzz B.V. to go to Groningen by bus.
- Travel with Arriva NS, Intercity, Arriva NL to go to Groningen by train.
- 10 direct trains per day with Arriva NS, Arriva NL.
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