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Compare train and bus for Maastricht to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maastricht to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €34, while a bus costs an average of €38.
Distance: 167 miles (270 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€34 Average price Cheapest | €38 Average price | €61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Maastricht to Groningen
Compare the available ways to get from Maastricht to Groningen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Groningen:
A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Maastricht to Groningen costing on average €38.
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 14m.
Tickets start at around €34 compared to roughly €61 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €28. The journey takes 3h 59m versus 3h 52m 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 Maastricht to Groningen
How to get from Maastricht to Groningen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Maastricht to Groningen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IC 2752 · IC 3646 · IC 757
1:57 PM 4h15 Maastricht station 6:12 PM Groningen station €34 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- IC 2752 · IC 3646 · IC 757
1:57 PM 4h15 Maastricht station 6:12 PM Groningen station €34 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
- IC 2752 · IC 3646 · IC 757
1:57 PM 4h15 Maastricht station 6:12 PM Groningen station €34 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- IC 2750 · IC 555
1:27 PM 4h15 Maastricht station 5:42 PM Groningen station €34 1 One-way 1 transfer - IC 2744 · IC 3638 · IC 749
11:57 AM 4h15 Maastricht station 4:12 PM Groningen station €34 1 One-way 2 transfers - IC 2748 · IC 3642 · IC 753
12:57 PM 4h15 Maastricht station 5:12 PM Groningen station €34 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
6:40 PM 8h05 Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) 2:45 AM Groningen, Centraal Station €34 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
8:35 AM 6h15 Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) 2:50 PM Groningen, Centraal Station €39 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
12:30 PM 6h50 Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) 7:20 PM Groningen, Centraal Station €40 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Groningen:
A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Maastricht to Groningen costing on average €38.
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 14m.
- Around 21 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Maastricht and Groningen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Maastricht Randwyck and arrive in Groningen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Groningen by bus.
- Travel with NS Domestic, Arriva NS to go to Groningen by train.
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