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Compare train and bus for Paris to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 352 miles (568 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$138 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $140 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 16m Average total duration Fastest 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 28m Average total duration 9h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg 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 Paris to Groningen:
A bus is $73 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Groningen costing on average $138 (€138).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 58m.
Travel optionsfrom Paris to Groningen
How to get from Paris to Groningen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Groningen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
52119 · 511116:30 AM11h30Paris, Porte Maillot6:00 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$391One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
52119 · 511116:30 AM11h30Paris, Porte Maillot6:00 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$391One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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2849 · 55110:55 AM5h47Paris Gare du Nord4:42 PMGroningen station$1781One-way2 transfers
Other options
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7651:15 PM6h57Paris Gare du Nord8:12 PMGroningen station$1091One-way3 transfers
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75310:55 AM6h17Paris Gare du Nord5:12 PMGroningen station$1261One-way2 transfers
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955111:55 AM6h17Paris Gare du Nord6:12 PMGroningen station$1381One-way2 transfers
511117:35 AM10h25Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)6:00 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$551One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM12h25Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)12:20 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$851One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 PM12h55Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)1:25 AMGroningen, Centraal Station$901One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Groningen:
A bus is $73 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Groningen costing on average $138 (€138).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 58m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Groningen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare du Nord and arrive in Groningen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Groningen by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar, Eurocity Direct, TER | SNCF, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, EuroCity to go to Groningen by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
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