How to travel from Berlin to Groningen

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Compare train and bus for Berlin to Groningen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr566 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr566, while a train costs an average of kr1192.

Distance: 289 miles (466 km)

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kr1192

Average price

kr566

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Cheapest

kr1220

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6h 25m

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Fastest

5h 55m

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30m

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8h 24m

Average total duration

7h 54m

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30m

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6h 23m

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Groningen is a bus with an average price of kr566.

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

A bus is kr626 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Groningen costing on average kr1192.

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Groningen is by train with an average journey time of 6h 25m.

Other travel options to Groningen take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 24m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Berlin and Groningen including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Berlin to Groningen among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 28m faster (5h 55m by train vs 6h 23m by car) and roughly kr28 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (kr1192 vs kr1220). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Berlin to Groningen

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • Sindbad0
    12:50 AM10h25
    Berlin
    11:15 AMGroningen
    kr4131One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Sindbad0
    12:50 AM10h25
    Berlin
    11:15 AMGroningen
    kr4131One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 604 · ICE 611 · 4414 · 20117
    9:37 AM6h03
    Berlin Hbf
    3:40 PMGroningen Europapark
    kr15411One-way
    4 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 872 · ICE 107 · RE 52434 · 20111
    6:35 AM6h05
    Berlin Hbf
    12:40 PMGroningen Europapark
    kr13811One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 872 · ICE 107 · IC 2434 · 20111
    6:35 AM6h05
    Berlin Hbf
    12:40 PMGroningen Europapark
    kr13811One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 872 · ICE 107 · IC 2434 · 20111
    6:35 AM6h08
    Berlin Hbf
    12:43 PMGroningen station
    kr13811One-way
    4 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    4:18 PM8h37
    Berlin Hbf
    12:55 AMGroningen, Centraal Station
    kr5131One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    3:55 PM9h00
    Berlin Südkreuz station
    12:55 AMGroningen, Centraal Station
    kr5131One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:50 PM9h05
    Berlin, Alexanderplatz
    12:55 AMGroningen, Centraal Station
    kr5131One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Berlin 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 Berlin to Groningen.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Berlin and Groningen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Groningen is a bus with an average price of kr566.

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

A bus is kr626 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Groningen costing on average kr1192.

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Groningen is by train with an average journey time of 6h 25m.

Other travel options to Groningen take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 24m.

The distance from Berlin to Groningen is approximately 289 miles (466 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Groningen is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Groningen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Groningen station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Groningen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Groningen by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, WestfalenBahn to go to Groningen by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Berlin to Groningen:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad.
Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Groningen often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Hamburg, Bremen, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Groningen and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Groningen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Groningen, you can visit Vismarkt for fresh produce and local specialties, explore the vibrant nightlife in the city center, and learn about nautical history at the Northern Maritime Museum. Enjoy a bike tour through the scenic countryside, attend a performance at the historic Stadsschouwburg, or take in panoramic city views from Martinitoren. Discover modern art at the Groninger Museum, enjoy leisurely walks in Noorderplantsoen, relax in the Renaissance-style Prinsentuin, or visit Forum Groningen for cultural experiences including a library and cinema.
Two to three days in Groningen are typically sufficient to explore its main attractions, enjoy the vibrant cultural scene, and experience the local lifestyle.

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