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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Groningen to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 22m. 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 $51, while a train costs an average of $75.
Distance: 289 miles (466 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$75 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 22m Average total duration Fastest 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 17m Average total duration 7h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Groningen to Berlin:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Berlin costing on average $75.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 17m.
Tickets start at around $75 compared to roughly $133 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $58. The journey takes 5h 52m versus 5h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Groningen to Berlin
How to get from Groningen to Berlin by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Groningen to Berlin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 PM9h10Groningen, Centraal Station7:05 AMBerlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)$381One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 PM9h10Groningen, Centraal Station7:05 AMBerlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)$381One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IC 750 · RE RS23 · ICE 1491:48 PM5h53Groningen station7:41 PMBerlin Hbf$921One-way2 transfers
Other options
37974 · Bus 72080 · 4271 · 44458:40 PM8h53Groningen Europapark5:33 AMBerlin Hbf$581One-way4 transfers
37974 · Bus 72080 · 4271 · 44458:38 PM8h55Groningen station5:33 AMBerlin Hbf$581One-way4 transfers
Bus 72020 · 4439 · ICE 15418:10 PM9h23Groningen5:33 AMBerlin Hbf$581One-way2 transfers
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FlixTrain4:15 AM7h09Groningen, Centraal Station11:24 AMBerlin Spandau$391One-way1 transfer
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FlixTrain4:15 AM7h26Groningen, Centraal Station11:41 AMBerlin Hbf$391One-way1 transfer
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FlixTrain4:15 AM7h47Groningen, Centraal Station12:02 PMBerlin Südkreuz station$391One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Groningen to Berlin:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Berlin costing on average $75.
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 17m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Groningen and Berlin as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Groningen station and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Groningen, Centraal Station and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Berlin by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Berlin by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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