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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 $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$17 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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You'll arrive about 9m sooner (44m by train vs 53m by car). Tickets start at around $17 compared to roughly $14 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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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 373308:46 AM 0h35 Leeuwarden station 9:21 AM Groningen station $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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S 373308:46 AM 0h35 Leeuwarden station 9:21 AM Groningen station $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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S 373308:46 AM 0h35 Leeuwarden station 9:21 AM Groningen station $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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S 373288:16 AM 0h35 Leeuwarden station 8:51 AM Groningen station $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
ST 374267:50 AM 0h46 Leeuwarden station 8:36 AM Groningen station $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
ST 374288:20 AM 0h46 Leeuwarden station 9:06 AM Groningen station $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 22 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 Arriva NS to go to Groningen by train.
- 12 direct trains per day with Arriva NS.
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