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How to get fromHamburg to Groningenby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train train 56
    3. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningentrain train
    4h 4m
    €38–92

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Groningen central stationbus bus N818 / ...
    4h 45m
    €20–40

  3. Drive  291.4 km

    1. Drive from Hamburg to Groningencar car 291.4 km
    2h 45m
    €53–77

Hamburg to Groningen by train

Calendar189Weekly Trains
Duration4h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Groningen via Bremen Hbf and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Groningen central station 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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