The average train between Hamburg and Groningen takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg to Groningen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Hamburg and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Groningen at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Bremen Hbf and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 45m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Hamburg to Groningen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Groningen station via Bremen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Hamburg to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Groningen station.
Book your Hamburg to Groningen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Hamburg and Groningen is 230.2 km. The road distance is 280 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Groningen via Bremen Hbf and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 4h 26m.