There are 4 ways to get from Hannover Hbf to Groningen by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 56
- Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningentrain 20105 / ...
3h 49m€31–93Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Bremen Fernbusterminalbus 144 / ...
- Take the bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Groningen central stationbus N75 / ...
5h€22–37Drive 278.7 km
- Drive from Hannover Hbf to Groningencar 278.7 km
3h 9m€51–74Train, bus
- Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 56
- Take the bus from Leer to Groningen, Hoofdstationbus 401
4h 24m€37–96
Hannover Hbf to Groningen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hannover Hbf to Groningen is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Hannover Hbf to Groningen is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Hannover Hbf station to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Hanover central bus station and arriving at Groningen central station via Bremen Fernbusterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Hannover Hbf to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Hannover Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Groningen via Leer(Ostfriesl). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Hannover Hbf and Groningen is 287 km. The road distance is 278.7 km.
The best way to get from Hannover Hbf to Groningen without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €30 - €95.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Hannover Hbf to Groningen, including transfers.
Hannover Hbf to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hanover central bus station.
Hannover Hbf to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Hannover Hbf to Groningen is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €30 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Hannover Hbf, Lower Saxony, Germany and Groningen, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Groningen via Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanover central bus station to Groningen central station via Bremen Fernbusterminal in around 5h.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Hanover central bus station to Bremen Fernbusterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Hannover Hbf to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bremen Fernbusterminal station.
Hannover Hbf to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leer(Ostfriesl) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hannover Hbf to Groningen is 279 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Hannover Hbf to Groningen.
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