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

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Harz is to bus and train which costs €50 - €85 and takes 9h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Groningen to Harz is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Groningen and Harz?

No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Harz. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Bad Harzburg via Leer(Ostfriesl) and Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

How far is it from Groningen to Harz?

The distance between Groningen and Harz is 415 km. The road distance is 411.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Groningen to Harz without a car is to train via Hanover which takes 6h 13m and costs €150 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Groningen to Harz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Harz train from?

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

Where does the Groningen to Harz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Groningen to Harz?

Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Harz is 411 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Groningen to Harz.

Where can I stay near Harz?

There are 3049+ hotels available in Harz.

Groningen to Harz - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Groningen to Harz by train, bus, or car

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Train via Hanover
best
1. Take the train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)train
2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 56
3. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Bad Harzburgtrain Re
6h 13m
€157–342
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Bremen Fernbusterminalbus N75 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Hildesheim central bus stationbus
3. Take the train from Hildesheim Hbf to Bad Harzburgtrain Re
9h 32m
€52–85
Drive 411.1 km
1. Drive from Groningen to Harzcar 411.1 km
4h 2m
€76–110
Train
1. Take the train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 20134 / ...
2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain 56
8h 45m
€80–163

Groningen to Harz by bus and train

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9h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 414.7 km
Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Harz, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany?

You can take a train from Groningen to Harz via Leer(Ostfriesl), Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Hannover Hbf, and Bad Harzburg in around 6h 13m.

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