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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$70 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
Travel optionsfrom Groningen to Hamburg
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.
FlixBus7:25 PM4h50Groningen, Centraal Station12:15 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:25 PM4h50Groningen, Centraal Station12:15 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus1:30 AM4h05Groningen, Centraal Station5:35 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$321One-way0 transfers
Other options
37819 · Bus 72006 · 4415 · ICE 6167:57 AM4h35Groningen Europapark12:32 PMHamburg Hbf$601One-way3 transfers
FlixBus4:15 AM4h10Groningen, Centraal Station8:25 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$311One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:50 AM4h10Groningen, Centraal Station7:00 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$311One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:55 PM4h45Groningen, Centraal Station2:40 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$311One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
- 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, Arriva NL to go to Hamburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Hamburg by bus.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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