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 prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $31.

Distance: 289 miles (466 km)

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Driving

$90

Average price

$49

Average price

Cheapest

$134

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 23m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 53m

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30m

Additional time*

8h 10m

Average total duration

7h 40m

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30m

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6h 23m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Groningen is a bus with an average price of $49 (€39).

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

A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Groningen costing on average $90 (€72).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Groningen is by train with an average journey time of 5h 53m.

Other travel options to Groningen take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 40m.

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.

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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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:50 PM8h05
    Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)
    12:55 AMGroningen, Centraal Station
    $341One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:50 PM8h05
    Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)
    12:55 AMGroningen, Centraal Station
    $341One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 654 · IC 2434 · Bus 72010
    7:04 AM5h21
    Berlin Hbf
    12:25 PMGroningen
    $551One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 646 · IC 2436 · Bus 72009
    4:28 AM5h57
    Berlin Hbf
    10:25 AMGroningen
    $411One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 646 · IC 2436 · Bus 72009 · 37934
    4:28 AM6h12
    Berlin Hbf
    10:40 AMGroningen Europapark
    $411One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 654 · IC 2434 · Bus 72010 · 37942
    7:04 AM5h36
    Berlin Hbf
    12:40 PMGroningen Europapark
    $551One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:40 PM8h15
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    12:55 AMGroningen, Centraal Station
    $341One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 AM7h50
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    5:50 PMGroningen, Centraal Station
    $401One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:05 AM10h20
    Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)
    5:25 PMGroningen, Centraal Station
    $431One-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.

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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 $49 (€39).

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

A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Groningen costing on average $90 (€72).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Groningen is by train with an average journey time of 5h 53m.

Other travel options to Groningen take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 40m.

The distance from Berlin to Groningen is approximately 289 miles (466 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Groningen is:
  • Around 17 buses per day.
  • Around 15 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 to go to Groningen by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Groningen by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Berlin to Groningen:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Berlin to Groningen often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Hamburg, Bremen, Brussels. 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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