Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Münster to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Münster to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł 107 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł 107, while a train costs an average of zł 244.
Distance: 97 miles (157 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł 244 Average price | zł 107 Average price Cheapest | zł 165 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Münster to Groningen
Compare the available ways to get from Münster to Groningen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Münster to Groningen:
A bus is zł 137 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Münster to Groningen costing on average zł 244.
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 44m.
Tickets start at around zł 244 compared to roughly zł 165 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -zł 78. The journey takes 2h 59m versus 2h 30m 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 Münster to Groningen
How to get from Münster to Groningen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Münster to Groningen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:55 AM 8h00 Münster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof) 12:55 PM Groningen, Centraal Station zł 137 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus4:55 AM 8h00 Münster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof) 12:55 PM Groningen, Centraal Station zł 137 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
20210 · IC 17942 · RE 613710:08 AM 3h20 Münster (Westf) Hbf 1:28 PM Groningen station zł 247 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
52312 · ICE 240 · RE RS23 · IC 7338:35 AM 3h37 Münster (Westf) Hbf 12:12 PM Groningen station zł 203 1 One-way 3 transfers
52318 · ICE 148 · RE RS23 · IC 74110:35 AM 3h37 Münster (Westf) Hbf 2:12 PM Groningen station zł 241 1 One-way 3 transfers
20206 · IC 17934 · RE 61298:08 AM 3h20 Münster (Westf) Hbf 11:28 AM Groningen station zł 247 1 One-way 2 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Münster to Groningen
Travel to Groningen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Münster to Groningen.

This is compared to other travel options from Münster to Groningen:
A bus is zł 137 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Münster to Groningen costing on average zł 244.
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 44m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Münster and Groningen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Münster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Münster (Westf) Hbf and arrive in Groningen station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Groningen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, WestfalenBahn to go to Groningen by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Travelling from Münster to Groningen: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
