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Compare train and bus for Leipzig to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $57 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, while a train costs an average of $106.
Distance: 277 miles (447 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$106 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $122 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 15m Average total duration Fastest 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 2m Average total duration 10h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Leipzig to Groningen
Compare the available ways to get from Leipzig to Groningen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Groningen:
A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Groningen costing on average $106.
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 2m.
Tickets start at around $106 compared to roughly $122 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $17. The journey takes 6h 45m versus 6h 7m 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 Leipzig to Groningen
How to get from Leipzig to Groningen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Groningen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
3:40 PM 13h15 Leipzig, Hbf 4:55 AM Groningen, Centraal Station $39 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
3:40 PM 13h15 Leipzig, Hbf 4:55 AM Groningen, Centraal Station $39 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- IC 2046 · ICE 942 · 17414 · 14984
8:23 AM 8h49 Leipzig Hbf 5:12 PM Groningen station $57 1 One-way 6 transfers
Other options
- IC 2044 · ICE 148 · IC 547
6:23 AM 9h19 Leipzig Hbf 3:42 PM Groningen station $60 1 One-way 2 transfers - ICE 1652 · ICE 124 · IC 3648 · IC 559
9:27 AM 9h15 Leipzig Hbf 6:42 PM Groningen station $84 1 One-way 3 transfers - ICE 1652 · ICE 124 · IC 563
9:27 AM 10h15 Leipzig Hbf 7:42 PM Groningen station $84 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
9:55 PM 14h25 Leipzig, Hbf 12:20 PM Groningen, Centraal Station $39 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
9:55 AM 16h50 Leipzig, Hbf 2:45 AM Groningen, Centraal Station $39 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Groningen:
A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Groningen costing on average $106.
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 2m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Groningen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Groningen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Groningen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Groningen by train.
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