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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 bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 167 miles (270 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$63 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Groningen:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Groningen costing on average $63 (€52).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 49m.
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 702736 · BSN 925788 · IC 703938 · IC 35409:57 AM4h45Maastricht station2:42 PMGroningen station$401One-way4 transfers
Cheapest
- IC 702736 · BSN 925788 · IC 703938 · IC 35409:57 AM4h45Maastricht station2:42 PMGroningen station$401One-way4 transfers
Fastest
- IC 702736 · BSN 925788 · IC 703938 · IC 35409:57 AM4h45Maastricht station2:42 PMGroningen station$401One-way4 transfers
Other options
- IC 702734 · BSN 925786 · IC 713936 · IC 35389:27 AM4h45Maastricht station2:12 PMGroningen station$401One-way5 transfers
- IC 702736 · BSN 925788 · IC 2738 · IC 5439:57 AM4h45Maastricht station2:42 PMGroningen station$401One-way3 transfers
- IC 702730 · BSN 925782 · IC 713932 · IC 35348:27 AM4h45Maastricht station1:12 PMGroningen station$401One-way5 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 PM8h05Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)2:45 AMGroningen, Centraal Station$461One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 AM7h15Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)3:50 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$611One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM9h35Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)1:25 AMGroningen, Centraal Station$751One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Groningen:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Groningen costing on average $63 (€52).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 49m.
- Around 49 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 station and arrive in Groningen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Maastricht and arrive in Groningen.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Groningen by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Arriva NL to go to Groningen by train.
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