How to travel from Groningen to Hamburg

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Compare bus and train for Groningen to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Groningen to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 29m. 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 $21, and a train costs an average of $26.

Distance: 144 miles (232 km)

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$70

Average price

$33

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Cheapest

$67

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 59m

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Fastest

3h 29m

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30m

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4h 34m

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4h 4m

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3h 29m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Groningen to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $33 (€27).

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

A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Hamburg costing on average $70 (€57).

The fastest way to travel from Groningen to Hamburg is by train with an average journey time of 3h 29m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 4m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Groningen and Hamburg including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Groningen to Hamburg among Omio's users.

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from Groningen to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:25 PM4h50
    Groningen, Centraal Station
    12:15 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:25 PM4h50
    Groningen, Centraal Station
    12:15 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:30 AM4h05
    Groningen, Centraal Station
    5:35 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $321One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn37819 · Bus 72006 · 4415 · ICE 616
    7:57 AM4h35
    Groningen Europapark
    12:32 PMHamburg Hbf
    $601One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:15 AM4h10
    Groningen, Centraal Station
    8:25 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:50 AM4h10
    Groningen, Centraal Station
    7:00 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:55 PM4h45
    Groningen, Centraal Station
    2:40 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Groningen to Hamburg

Travel to Hamburg 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 Groningen to Hamburg.

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There are 2 options to travel between Groningen and Hamburg including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Groningen to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $33 (€27).

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

A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Hamburg costing on average $70 (€57).

The fastest way to travel from Groningen to Hamburg is by train with an average journey time of 3h 29m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 4m.

The distance from Groningen to Hamburg is approximately 144 miles (232 km).
The average frequency per day from Groningen to Hamburg is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

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

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

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