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Compare bus and train for Schiphol to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Schiphol to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 98 miles (158 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Schiphol to Groningen:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schiphol to Groningen costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 43m.
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How to get from Schiphol to Groningen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Schiphol to Groningen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus12:00 PM2h50Schiphol, Airport Terminal 12:50 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus12:00 PM2h50Schiphol, Airport Terminal 12:50 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7299:00 AM2h12Schiphol Airport11:12 AMGroningen station$411One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 843 · 54312:30 PM2h12Schiphol Airport2:42 PMGroningen station$411One-way1 transfer
- 855 · 5553:30 PM2h12Schiphol Airport5:42 PMGroningen station$411One-way1 transfer
- 847 · 5471:30 PM2h12Schiphol Airport3:42 PMGroningen station$411One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus1:10 AM3h00Schiphol, Airport Terminal 14:10 AMGroningen, Centraal Station$251One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Schiphol to Groningen:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schiphol to Groningen costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 43m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Schiphol and Groningen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Schiphol Airport and arrive in Groningen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Hoofddorp Train Station and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Groningen by bus.
- Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn to go to Groningen by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity.
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