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Compare train and bus for Prague to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $90 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 10h 39m. 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 $90, while a train costs an average of $150.
Distance: 400 miles (644 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$150 Average price | $90 Average price Cheapest | $188 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 39m Average total duration Fastest 10h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 15m Average total duration 13h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Prague to Groningen
Compare the available ways to get from Prague to Groningen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Groningen:
A bus is $60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Groningen costing on average $150.
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 15m.
Tickets start at around $150 compared to roughly $188 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $38. The journey takes 10h 9m versus 7h 16m 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 Prague to Groningen
How to get from Prague to Groningen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Prague to Groningen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:40 PM 19h10 Praha, Na Knížecí 3:50 PM Groningen, Centraal Station $62 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:40 PM 19h10 Praha, Na Knížecí 3:50 PM Groningen, Centraal Station $62 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
RJ 382 · BUS 10382 · IC 2586 · ICE 50810:31 AM 11h09 Prague hlavní nádraží 9:40 PM Groningen Europapark $214 1 One-way 7 transfers
Other options
EC 458 · S5 · 16340 · ICE 15406:31 PM 14h54 Prague hlavní nádraží 9:25 AM Groningen Europapark $64 1 One-way 6 transfers
EC 458 · S5 · 16340 · ICE 15406:31 PM 14h54 Prague hlavní nádraží 9:25 AM Groningen Europapark $64 1 One-way 6 transfers
EC 458 · S5 · 16340 · ICE 15406:31 PM 14h54 Prague hlavní nádraží 9:25 AM Groningen Europapark $64 1 One-way 6 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 PM 15h25 Praha, ÚAN Florenc 12:55 PM Groningen, Centraal Station $62 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 PM 17h55 Prague, Central Train Station 5:20 PM Groningen, Centraal Station $63 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:45 PM 18h10 Prague, Central Train Station 12:55 PM Groningen, Centraal Station $63 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Groningen:
A bus is $60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Groningen costing on average $150.
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 15m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague and Groningen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Groningen Europapark.
- Buses mostly depart from Prague, Central Train Station and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy to go to Groningen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Groningen by bus.
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