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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 prices starting from $55. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, and a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 413 miles (666 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$164 Average price | $81 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 21m Average total duration Fastest 8h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 28m Average total duration 14h 58m 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 |
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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 $83 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Groningen costing on average $164 (€134).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 58m.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 PM15h45Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)12:20 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$841One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 PM15h45Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)12:20 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$841One-way1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 724 · 21336 · ICE 146 · IC 36448:45 AM8h57Munich Hbf5:42 PMGroningen station$1841One-way4 transfers
Other options
ICE 724 · 21336 · ICE 146 · IC 36448:45 AM9h05Munich Hbf5:50 PMGroningen Europapark$1841One-way5 transfers
ICE 724 · 21336 · ICE 146 · IC 36448:45 AM9h10Munich Hbf5:55 PMGroningen Europapark$1841One-way4 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:10 PM22h10München, Am Messefreigelände (München Messe)12:20 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$841One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:05 PM16h45München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz2:50 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$851One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:40 PM18h40München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz12:20 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$851One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Groningen:
A bus is $83 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Groningen costing on average $164 (€134).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 58m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 12 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 Noord.
- 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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