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School trip coach hire in Groningen with driver

For schools in Groningen, a school trip by coach to the Prehistorisch Dorp (a prehistoric village), the Wadden coast or Drouwenerzand is easy to arrange, all popular destinations in the northern provinces.

  • 3 coach companies based within 50 km
  • 7 coaches with 45 seats or more
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      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 school 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:

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

      Coaches with 45 seats or more around Groningen

      For a school trip, the form above starts at 45 people.

      7

      coaches, at 3 companies

      If there were 48 of you6 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.

      School trips

      A school trip from Groningen

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

      For the younger years, Groningen schools often choose a nearby playground or the Prehistorisch Dorp in Eelde, while older classes sometimes plan a day at the Wadden coast or the Drouwenerzand amusement park in Drenthe. Because the big theme parks in the middle of the country are relatively far away, schools here more often choose a closer alternative.

      • The whole class travels together, so nobody arrives separately or late
      • No hassle arranging and insuring several parents' cars
      • The driver drives and finds the way, so no parent has to navigate

      When

      In which month a coach costs more or less

      The difference per month for a school 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

      • Explicitly ask for the driver's VOG (the Dutch certificate of conduct, a background check)
      • Count the supervisors in the number of people: you hire the whole coach, and they need a seat too
      • Check the first aid equipment on board

      Where can the coach pick you up in Groningen?

      On a school trip, what counts most is a short walking distance: with forty-five children you want to get off where a supervisor can see the whole group at once, not halfway across a car park.

      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?

      Because the big national theme parks are further away from Groningen, many schools choose a closer destination to limit the travel time for young children. This also keeps the price estimate lower. 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

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      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
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      Oldeberkoop · no reviews yet
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      Leeuwarden · no reviews yet
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      Arriva Touring
      Groningen · no reviews yet
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      Drenthe Tours B.V.
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      Frequently asked questions

      Frequently asked questions about coach hire in Groningen

      Is the Efteling a realistic school trip by coach from Groningen?

      The distance is considerable (well over 2 hours each way), so many schools choose a closer alternative, especially for young children.

      What are popular school trip destinations close to Groningen?

      The Prehistorisch Dorp in Eelde, the Wadden coast and the Drouwenerzand amusement park in Drenthe are well-loved, shorter alternatives.

      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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