Day trips

Day trip coach hire in Groningen with driver

From Groningen, a day trip by coach to the Wadden coast, the Drenthe countryside or Bourtange is easy to plan, destinations that show the character of the north well in a single day.

3 coach companies based within 50 km
8 coaches with 32 seats or more
Free comparison, no obligation
You book directly with the coach company

Groningen and 32 people are already filled in; you fill in the rest.

What we know about Groningen

Coach companies and coaches around Groningen, counted and not estimated

We have the fleets of the coach companies around Groningen. That is why we can tell you who is based near Groningen and how many coaches fit a day trip with your group.

Coach companies based near Groningen

These 3 companies are within 50 km of Groningen, which saves on the positioning journey included in every trip price:

5 kmAutobusbedrijf Doornbos B.V.GroningenVerified
48 kmAuto- en Touringcarbedrijf De JongDamwâldVerified
49 kmBirwa ToursDamwâldVerified

Measured as the crow flies from Groningen; which company is cheapest for your trip also depends on the coach and the date.

Coaches with 32 seats or more around Groningen

For a day trip, the form above starts at 32 people.

coaches, at 3 companies

If there were 36 of you7 coaches, at 3 companies

Counted in the fleets of the companies around Groningen. A larger group can also travel with more coaches from the same company.

Day trips

A day trip from Groningen

Written and checked by Martijn Smeets, founder of BusOffer.com. Content last updated: September 2026.

For a day trip, groups from Groningen often choose the Wadden coast, a visit to the fortified town of Bourtange, or a nature day in the Drenthe countryside. Thanks to the wider, quieter roads in the region, the travel time to these destinations is usually predictable, even on a busy day.

Efficient planning of the outward and return journey in one day
Stops possible for lunch or a second location
No worries about parking at a busy attraction

When

In which month a coach costs more or less

The difference per month for a day trip from Groningen, compared with an ordinary month. A coach company can apply this more or less strongly for itself.

more expensivecheaperordinary month

On top of that, a Saturday, a Sunday or public holiday, or a trip at night can cost extra. What it means for your day from Groningen, you see as soon as you fill in your trip.

Preparation

Three things to arrange, and where the coach can park

Before you send a request

Decide in advance on your departure and return times
Ask whether the driver stays available all day
Check whether stops affect the price

Where can the coach pick you up in Groningen?

On a day trip the coach stands still for most of the day. Ask in advance where that is allowed: a spot where the driver can stay for hours is different from a spot to drop people off briefly.

A designated coach parking areaMost attractions and events have a separate area for coaches, often a little further to walk but with guaranteed room for a large vehicle.

A P+R (park and ride) site or car park on the edgeJust outside the crowds, with more room to turn and to wait. Handy if the driver has to stay somewhere after dropping off the group.

These are types of places, not addresses. Exactly where a coach may stand at your pick-up point is something the coach company knows for your date.

What does coach hire from Groningen cost?

The price of a day trip from Groningen depends mainly on the distance to the destination you choose; most popular day-trip destinations in the region are within an hour's drive. What you finally pay depends on your destination, the type of coach and the date.

Your destinationThe number of peopleThe day and the timeHow long the coach stays

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Coach companies based near Groningen

First the companies near Groningen that we have checked, then those that have signed up, and after that the companies that have not yet joined us.

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Licence, insurance and Chamber of Commerce (KVK) registration checked by us

Autobusbedrijf Doornbos B.V.

Groningen · no reviews yet

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Auto- en Touringcarbedrijf De Jong

Damwâld · no reviews yet

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Birwa Tours

Damwâld · no reviews yet

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Coulant Touring B.V.

Oldeberkoop · no reviews yet

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Maxi Taxi

Leeuwarden · no reviews yet

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Not yet on BusOffer

From public sources; no price on BusOffer

Arriva Touring

Groningen · no reviews yet

Not yet on BusOffer

Opweg Busreizen

Winsum · no reviews yet

Not yet on BusOffer

Drenthe Tours B.V.

Assen · no reviews yet

Not yet on BusOffer

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about coach hire in Groningen

Is Bourtange a common day-trip destination from Groningen?

Yes, this historic fortified town is a popular choice for clubs and day trips for older people from the region.

How far is the Wadden coast by coach from Groningen?

That depends on the exact spot on the coast, but usually allow less than an hour's drive.

Is the price estimate I see final?

No, it is a price estimate based on your route and group size, not a confirmation of availability. The coach company itself confirms the final price and availability after you have sent a no-obligation booking request.

Does it cost anything to request a booking?

No, requesting a booking is always free and without obligation. You are not committed to anything until the coach company has confirmed the final price and availability and you agree.

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