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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 27m. 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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$57 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest |
3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Groningen to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Groningen to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Bus 72018 · 4431 · ICE 518Other options
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37859 · Bus 72019 · 4435 · ICE 516
Bus 72019 · 4435 · ICE 516
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This is compared to other travel options from Groningen to Hamburg:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Hamburg costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
- 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.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Hamburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Hamburg by bus.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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