How to travel from Hamburg to Groningen

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Compare train and bus for Hamburg to Groningen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €20.

Distance: 232 km

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€45

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€22

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3h 45m

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3h 15m

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4h 28m

Average total duration

3h 58m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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from Hamburg to Groningen

How to get from Hamburg to Groningen by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Hamburg to Groningen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
08:00AM4h55
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
12:55PMGroningen, Centraal Station
261One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
04:25AM4h45
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
09:10AMGroningen, Centraal Station
241One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 109 · RE 52338 · Bus 72011
10:45AM3h40
Hamburg Hbf
02:25PMGroningen
481One-way
2 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 107 · IC 2434 · Bus 72010
08:42AM3h43
Hamburg Hbf
12:25PMGroningen
361One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 107 · RE 52434 · Bus 72010
08:42AM3h43
Hamburg Hbf
12:25PMGroningen
361One-way
2 transfers
Metronom82021+Deutsche BahnIC 2430 · Bus 72012
12:15PM4h10
Hamburg Hbf
04:25PMGroningen
271One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:30AM4h55
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
02:25PMGroningen, Centraal Station
261One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:30PM4h20
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
05:50PMGroningen, Centraal Station
321One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:10AM3h45
Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
04:55AMGroningen, Centraal Station
261One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Groningen.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Hamburg and Groningen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Groningen is a bus with an average price of €9.

This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Groningen:

A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Groningen costing on average €20.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Groningen is by train with an average journey time of 3h 35m.

Other travel options to Groningen take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 35m.

The Hamburg to Groningen distance is approximately 232 km.
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Groningen is:
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Groningen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Groningen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad to go to Groningen by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Metronom, FlixTrain to go to Groningen by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Hamburg to Groningen:
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg to Groningen often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, Bremen, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Groningen and these popular destinations at a great price.

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