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Compare train and bus for Hamburg to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $11. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 144 miles (232 km)
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$59 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest |
3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Travel optionsfrom Hamburg to Groningen
How to get from Hamburg to Groningen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Groningen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus08:00AM4h55Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof12:55PMGroningen, Centraal Station$461One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus04:25AM4h45Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof09:10AMGroningen, Centraal Station$431One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 109 · RE 52432 · Bus 7201110:45AM3h40Hamburg Hbf02:25PMGroningen$991One-way2 transfers
Other options
ICE 107 · RE 52434 · Bus 7201008:42AM3h43Hamburg Hbf12:25PMGroningen$631One-way2 transfers
ICE 107 · RE 52434 · Bus 72010 · 3794208:42AM3h58Hamburg Hbf12:40PMGroningen Europapark$631One-way3 transfers
ICE 107 · IC 2434 · Bus 7201008:42AM3h43Hamburg Hbf12:25PMGroningen$991One-way2 transfers
FlixBus09:30AM4h55Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof02:25PMGroningen, Centraal Station$531One-way0 transfers
FlixBus01:30PM4h20Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof05:50PMGroningen, Centraal Station$571One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus09:01AM5h24Hamburg Harburg02:25PMGroningen, Centraal Station$801One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Groningen:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Groningen costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
- Around 14 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, metronom, FlixTrain to go to Groningen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad to go to Groningen by bus.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad.
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