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Compare train and bus for Zaventem to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zaventem to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $59 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, while a train costs an average of $88.
Distance: 184 miles (297 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$88 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Zaventem to Groningen
Compare the available ways to get from Zaventem to Groningen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zaventem to Groningen:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaventem to Groningen costing on average $88.
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
Tickets start at around $88 compared to roughly $79 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$9. The journey takes 4h 15m versus 3h 55m 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Zaventem to Groningen:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaventem to Groningen costing on average $88.
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
- Around 32 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zaventem and Groningen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels National Airport and arrive in Groningen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Groningen by bus.
- Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, EuroCity to go to Groningen by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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