What is the cheapest way to get from Groningen to Hamburg?

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Hamburg is to bus which costs €20 - €40 and takes 4h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Groningen to Hamburg?

The fastest way to get from Groningen to Hamburg is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Groningen and Hamburg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Groningen central station station and arriving at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Groningen and Hamburg?

No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Hamburg Hbf via Leer(Ostfriesl) and Bremen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Groningen to Hamburg?

The distance between Groningen and Hamburg is 280 km. The road distance is 292.6 km.

How do I travel from Groningen to Hamburg without a car?

The best way to get from Groningen to Hamburg without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €35 - €95.

How long does it take to get from Groningen to Hamburg?

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Groningen to Hamburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Hamburg bus from?

Groningen to Hamburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Groningen central station.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Hamburg train from?

Groningen to Hamburg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.

Train or bus from Groningen to Hamburg?

The best way to get from Groningen to Hamburg is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €35 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Groningen to Hamburg bus arrive?

Groningen to Hamburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Groningen to Hamburg train arrive?

Groningen to Hamburg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leer(Ostfriesl) station.

Can I drive from Groningen to Hamburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Hamburg is 293 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Groningen to Hamburg.

How do I get a train ticket from Groningen to Hamburg?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Groningen to Hamburg?

Book your Groningen to Hamburg bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Hamburg?

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There are 3 ways to get from Groningen to Hamburg by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)train
2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Bremen Hbftrain 56
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
3h 55m
€38–94
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N818 / ...
4h 45m
€20–40
Drive 292.6 km
1. Drive from Groningen to Hamburgcar 292.6 km
2h 48m
€54–77

Groningen to Hamburg by train

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Distance: 280.2 km
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Hamburg, Germany?

You can take a train from Groningen to Hamburg Hbf via Leer(Ostfriesl) and Bremen Hbf in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Groningen central station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 4h 45m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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