How much is the bus ticket from Groningen to Utrecht?

The cheapest bus tickets from Groningen to Utrecht start from $24. The average price for this route is around $34. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Groningen to Utrecht?

The average bus travel time from Groningen to Utrecht is 5h 30m, covering a distance of 160 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 25m and is operated by BlaBlaCar Bus .

Which bus companies service the Groningen to Utrecht route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Groningen to Utrecht?

The earliest bus departs from Groningen to Utrecht at 2:35am. And the latest bus departs at 5:55pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Groningen to Utrecht?

A bus trip from Groningen to Utrecht generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Groningen to Utrecht?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11197 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Groningen to Utrecht?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Groningen to Utrecht?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Groningen to Utrecht?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Groningen to Utrecht from $26 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Groningen to Utrecht on December 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:25pm	Groningen	4h 5m	9:30pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Groningen to Utrecht on December 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:00am	Groningen	5h 30m	10:30am	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	Cheapest
	Bus	5:25pm	Groningen	4h 5m	9:30pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	Fastest

Next departures for Groningen to Utrecht on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:35am	Groningen	5h 50m	8:25am	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	Cheapest
Bus	5:25pm	Groningen	4h 5m	9:30pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	Fastest
Bus	5:00am	Groningen	5h 30m	10:30am	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	No tags

Next departures for Groningen to Utrecht on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00am	Groningen	5h 30m	10:30am	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	Cheapest
Bus	5:25pm	Groningen	4h 5m	9:30pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	Fastest
Bus	2:35am	Groningen	5h 50m	8:25am	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:27 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Groningen to Utrecht

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Utrecht. The journey takes about 2 hours 12 minutes, and with fares starting at just $95, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

379train per day

2h 12mAverage Duration

159 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $82	Average Duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$95 - $99	Average Duration2h 12m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$24 - $24	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Groningen and Utrecht?

Stops in Groningen

A
Groningen
Stationsweg 1012, 9726 AZ Groningen
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B
Groningen Hoofdstation Bushalte
Stationsplein 2, 9726 AE Groningen, Netherlands
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Stops in Utrecht

A
Jaarbusplein Bus Station
Jaarbeursplein 19, 3521 AP Utrecht, Netherlands
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B
Utrecht Central Station
Stationshal 12, 3511 CE Utrecht, Netherlands
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C
Utrecht Bus Stop
Griffioenlaan 1, 3526 LD Kanaleneiland, , Netherlands
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D
Croeselaan International Bus Station
Veemarktplein 43, 3521 Utrecht, Netherlands
E
Utrecht Jaarbeursplein
Croeselaan 15, 3521 BJ Utrecht, Netherlands
F
Utrecht Stationsplein Eurolines Bushalte
Stationsplein 57 , 3511 ED Utrecht, Hoog Catharijne, Netherlands

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,620 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,230 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

NL Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Groningen to Utrecht by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Groningen to Utrecht?
The cheapest bus tickets from Groningen to Utrecht start from $24. The average price for this route is around $34. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Groningen to Utrecht?
The average bus travel time from Groningen to Utrecht is 5h 30m, covering a distance of 160 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 25m and is operated by BlaBlaCar Bus.
Which bus companies service the Groningen to Utrecht route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Groningen to Utrecht?
The earliest bus departs from Groningen to Utrecht at 2:35am. And the latest bus departs at 5:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Groningen to Utrecht?
A bus trip from Groningen to Utrecht generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Groningen to Utrecht?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11197 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Groningen to Utrecht?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Groningen to Utrecht?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Groningen to Utrecht?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-13

$39

12-14

$30

Today

$33

12-16

$26

12-17

$27

12-18

$31

12-19

$28

12-20

$76

The cheapest trip from Groningen to Utrecht was searched and found on Dec 16, 2025 with a price of $26

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Groningen to Utrecht, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $26 to $76 for a bus ticket from Groningen to Utrecht based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-12-16.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.