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Compare bus and train for Oldenburg to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oldenburg to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. 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 €21, while a train costs an average of €35.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€21 Average price Cheapest | €35 Average price | €26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Oldenburg to Groningen
Compare the available ways to get from Oldenburg to Groningen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Oldenburg to Groningen:
A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oldenburg to Groningen costing on average €35.
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 29m.
Tickets start at around €21 compared to roughly €26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €5. The journey takes 1h 59m versus 1h 31m 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 Oldenburg to Groningen
How to get from Oldenburg to Groningen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oldenburg to Groningen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:55 AM 1h35 Oldenburg, ZOB 2:30 AM Groningen, Centraal Station €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FlixBus12:55 AM 1h35 Oldenburg, ZOB 2:30 AM Groningen, Centraal Station €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FlixBus12:55 AM 1h35 Oldenburg, ZOB 2:30 AM Groningen, Centraal Station €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
IC 2034 · 201318:33 PM 1h49 Oldenburg Hbf 10:22 PM Groningen station €19 1 One-way 1 transfer
IC 2036 · 20127 · 376716:33 PM 2h10 Oldenburg Hbf 8:43 PM Groningen station €24 1 One-way 2 transfers
4439 · ICE 921 · 20350 · IC 1792210:35 PM 9h53 Oldenburg Hbf 8:28 AM Groningen station €27 1 One-way 4 transfers
FlixBus12:05 PM 2h20 Oldenburg, ZOB 2:25 PM Groningen, Centraal Station €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus10:45 AM 2h10 Oldenburg, ZOB 12:55 PM Groningen, Centraal Station €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
09:15 AM 2h00 Oldenburg 11:15 AM Groningen €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oldenburg to Groningen:
A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oldenburg to Groningen costing on average €35.
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 29m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oldenburg and Groningen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oldenburg Hbf and arrive in Groningen Europapark.
- Buses mostly depart from Oldenburg, ZOB and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, NordWestBahn to go to Groningen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Groningen by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad.
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