How to travel from Hamburg to Groningen

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Compare bus and train for Hamburg to Groningen

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 15m. 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 $19, and a train costs an average of $26.

Distance: 144 miles (232 km)

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$29

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$67

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$67

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4h 35m

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4h 5m

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3h 45m

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3h 15m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Groningen is a bus with an average price of $29 (€24).

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

A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Groningen costing on average $67 (€55).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Groningen is by train with an average journey time of 3h 15m.

Other travel options to Groningen take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 5m.

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

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from Hamburg to Groningen

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:00 PM3h55
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    12:55 AMGroningen, Centraal Station
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:00 PM3h55
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    12:55 AMGroningen, Centraal Station
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:10 AM3h45
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    4:55 AMGroningen, Centraal Station
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 105 · IC 2436 · Bus 72009
    6:23 AM4h02
    Hamburg Hbf
    10:25 AMGroningen
    $241One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 103 · IC 2438 · Bus 72008
    4:21 AM4h04
    Hamburg Hbf
    8:25 AMGroningen
    $241One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 105 · IC 2436 · Bus 72009 · 37934
    6:23 AM4h17
    Hamburg Hbf
    10:40 AMGroningen Europapark
    $241One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 PM4h00
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    2:30 AMGroningen, Centraal Station
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 AM4h55
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    12:55 PMGroningen, Centraal Station
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:25 AM4h45
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    9:10 AMGroningen, Centraal Station
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg to Groningen

Travel to Groningen 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 Hamburg to Groningen.

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There are 2 options to travel between Hamburg and Groningen including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Groningen is a bus with an average price of $29 (€24).

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

A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Groningen costing on average $67 (€55).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Groningen is by train with an average journey time of 3h 15m.

Other travel options to Groningen take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 5m.

The distance from Hamburg to Groningen is approximately 144 miles (232 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Groningen is:
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Groningen 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 Hamburg to Groningen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Groningen by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, metronom, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Groningen by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Hamburg to Groningen:
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg to Groningen often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, Bremen, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Groningen and these popular destinations at a great price.

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