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Compare train and bus for Maastricht to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 36m. 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 $40, while a bus costs an average of $56.
Distance: 167 miles (270 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  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 Maastricht to Groningen:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Maastricht to Groningen costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
Tickets start at around $56 (€46) compared to roughly $74 (€61) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18 (€14). The journey takes 5h 45m versus 3h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:15 AM7h35Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)2:50 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$231One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:15 AM7h35Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)2:50 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$231One-way1 transfer
Fastest
ST 32424+IC 3930 · IC 633 · IC 7338:11 AM4h01Maastricht station12:12 PMGroningen station$401One-way3 transfers
Other options
- ST 32426+IC 3932 · IC 5358:41 AM4h01Maastricht station12:42 PMGroningen station$401One-way2 transfers
- ST 32432+IC 3938 · IC 641 · IC 74110:11 AM4h01Maastricht station2:12 PMGroningen station$401One-way3 transfers
- ST 32428+IC 3934 · IC 637 · IC 7379:11 AM4h01Maastricht station1:12 PMGroningen station$401One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 PM9h20Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)9:50 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$241One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 AM7h15Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)3:50 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$251One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM9h35Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)1:25 AMGroningen, Centraal Station$561One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Groningen:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Maastricht to Groningen costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
- Around 19 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Maastricht Randwyck and arrive in Groningen station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Groningen by bus.
- Travel with NS Domestic to go to Groningen by train.
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