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Compare train and bus 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 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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$57 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m 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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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 $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Hamburg costing on average $57 (€46).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
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.
511116:05 PM4h00Groningen, Centraal Station10:05 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$271One-way0 transfers
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511116:05 PM4h00Groningen, Centraal Station10:05 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
511116:05 PM4h00Groningen, Centraal Station10:05 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$271One-way0 transfers
Other options
Bus 72006 · 4415 · ICE 6168:10 AM4h22Groningen12:32 PMHamburg Hbf$961One-way2 transfers
Bus 72007 · 4419 · ICE 61410:10 AM4h22Groningen2:32 PMHamburg Hbf$961One-way2 transfers
37827 · Bus 72007 · 4419 · ICE 6149:57 AM4h35Groningen Europapark2:32 PMHamburg Hbf$961One-way3 transfers
FlixBus2:55 PM4h20Groningen, Centraal Station7:15 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$431One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:15 AM4h10Groningen, Centraal Station8:25 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$321One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:55 PM5h05Groningen, Centraal Station9:00 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$441One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Groningen to Hamburg:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Hamburg costing on average $57 (€46).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
- 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Hamburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Hamburg by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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