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Compare train and bus for Munich to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $91 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 41m. 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 $91, while a train costs an average of $152.
Distance: 413 miles (666 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$152 Average price | $91 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 41m Average total duration Fastest 8h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 41m Average total duration 15h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Munich to Groningen:
A bus is $61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Groningen costing on average $152.
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 41m.
You'll arrive about 58m sooner (8h 11m by train vs 9h 9m by car). Tickets start at around $152 compared to roughly $65 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Munich to Groningen
How to get from Munich to Groningen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Groningen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 1080 · IC 2436 · Bus 7200910:52 PM11h33Munich Hbf10:25 AMGroningen$611One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- ICE 1080 · IC 2436 · Bus 7200910:52 PM11h33Munich Hbf10:25 AMGroningen$611One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 786 · IC 2034 · Bus 720152:06 PM8h19Munich Hbf10:25 PMGroningen$2671One-way2 transfers
Other options
- ICE 1080 · ICE 242 · RE RS23 · IC 72510:52 PM11h20Munich Hbf10:12 AMGroningen station$861One-way3 transfers
- ICE 1080 · ICE 242 · RE RS23 · IC 72510:52 PM11h27Munich Hbf10:19 AMGroningen Europapark$861One-way4 transfers
- ICE 1080 · ICE 242 · IC 17930 · RE 612510:52 PM11h33Munich Hbf10:25 AMGroningen Europapark$861One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 AM19h50Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)9:50 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$661One-way1 transfer- FlixBus7:00 AM15h35Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)10:35 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$681One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:05 PM16h45München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz2:50 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$721One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Groningen:
A bus is $61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Groningen costing on average $152.
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 41m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Groningen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Groningen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Groningen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Groningen by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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