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Compare train and bus for Utrecht to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Utrecht to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 58m. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 98 miles (159 km)
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$42 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Utrecht to Groningen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Utrecht to Groningen:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Groningen costing on average $37 (€31).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
- Around 149 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Utrecht and Groningen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Utrecht Centraal and arrive in Groningen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn and arrive in Groningen.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Groningen by bus.
- Travel with PKP Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn to go to Groningen by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with PKP Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity.
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