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Compare train and bus for Amsterdam to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 147 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €32 Average price |
3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Groningen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Groningen
Travel to Groningen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Groningen.
There are 2 travel options from Amsterdam to Groningen: train or coach.
The cheapest way to go to Groningen from Amsterdam is by taking a coach, which costs on average €7.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Amsterdam to Groningen:
A coach is €22 less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Groningen costing on average €29.
The fastest way to get to Groningen from Amsterdam is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 59 min.
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Coach takes on average 2 h 10 min.
The distance from Amsterdam to Groningen is approximately 146 km.
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Groningen is:
- 7 coaches a day.
- 7 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Amsterdam and Groningen as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Amsterdam to Groningen:
- Most travellers board their coach from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
- Most travellers who purchase a train ticket from Amsterdam to Groningen depart from Amsterdam Centraal to Groningen.
The following travel companies offer services from Amsterdam to Groningen:
- FlixBus can take you to Groningen by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Amsterdam to Groningen for €7.
- Travel with NS Domestic or Arriva NL for trains to Groningen. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Arriva NL Amsterdam to Groningen tickets on Omio for €28.
Yes, there are direct routes from Amsterdam to Groningen with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct coach to Groningen with FlixBus with 7 direct coaches per day.
- You'll find 6 direct trains a day to Groningen with NS Domestic or Arriva NL.
Direct services to Groningen tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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