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Compare bus and train for Vienna to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 12h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, and a train costs an average of $90.
Distance: 550 miles (886 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$178 Average price | $99 Average price Cheapest | $268 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 1m Average total duration Fastest 12h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 43m Average total duration 18h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 2.2kg 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 Vienna to Groningen:
A bus is $80 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Groningen costing on average $178 (€146).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 13m.
Travel optionsfrom Vienna to Groningen
How to get from Vienna to Groningen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Groningen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 PM20h55Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)2:50 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$661One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 PM20h55Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)2:50 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$661One-way1 transfer
Fastest
RJX 19952 · ICE 118 · ICE 224 · IC 36649:28 AM13h14Vienna Hbf10:42 PMGroningen station$2201One-way4 transfers
Other options
RJX 19976 · ICE 1214 · ICE 912 · ICE 12011:28 AM13h26Vienna Hbf12:54 AMGroningen Europapark$1711One-way6 transfers
RJX 19976 · ICE 1214 · ICE 912 · ICE 12011:28 AM13h27Vienna Hbf12:55 AMGroningen Europapark$1711One-way5 transfers
ICE 1214 · ICE 912 · ICE 120 · IC 367211:13 AM13h41Vienna Hbf12:54 AMGroningen Europapark$1711One-way5 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:35 PM21h45Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)12:20 PMGroningen, Centraal Station$661One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 AM18h25Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)4:55 AMGroningen, Centraal Station$671One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 AM20h05Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz4:55 AMGroningen, Centraal Station$671One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Groningen:
A bus is $80 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Groningen costing on average $178 (€146).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 13m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Groningen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Groningen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Groningen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Groningen by bus.
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