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Compare train and bus for Leuven to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leuven to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €56, while a train costs an average of €56.
Distance: 180 miles (290 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€56 Average price Cheapest | €64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Tickets start at around €56 compared to roughly €64 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €9. The journey takes 4h 23m versus 4h 11m 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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Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leuven to Groningen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:46 AM 4h56 Leuven 1:42 PM Groningen €44 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:46 AM 4h56 Leuven 1:42 PM Groningen €44 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:46 AM 4h56 Leuven 1:42 PM Groningen €44 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:46 AM 4h56 Leuven 11:42 AM Groningen €49 1 One-way 0 transfers5:46 AM 4h56 Leuven 10:42 AM Groningen €49 1 One-way 0 transfers9:46 AM 4h56 Leuven 2:42 PM Groningen €52 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 17 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leuven and Groningen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leuven station and arrive in Groningen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
- Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, Intercity to go to Groningen by train.
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