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Compare bus and train for Lucerne to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €101 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €101, while a train costs an average of €205.
Distance: 433 miles (697 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€205 Average price | €101 Average price Cheapest | €163 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 59m Average total duration Fastest 9h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 49m Average total duration 16h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Groningen:
A bus is €105 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Groningen costing on average €205.
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 49m.
Tickets start at around €205 compared to roughly €163 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-42.02. The journey takes 9h 29m versus 8h 29m 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 Lucerne to Groningen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lucerne to Groningen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:35 PM20h50Lucerne10:25 AMGroningen€1131One-way0 transfers
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- 1:35 PM20h50Lucerne10:25 AMGroningen€1131One-way0 transfers
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- 1:35 PM20h50Lucerne10:25 AMGroningen€1131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Groningen:
A bus is €105 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Groningen costing on average €205.
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 49m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lucerne and Groningen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lucerne station and arrive in Groningen Europapark.
- Buses mostly depart from Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) 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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