Hamburg to Groningen by train

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Overview: trains from Hamburg to Groningen

Find the key information for travelling by train from Hamburg to Groningen, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:48 View journey
Last train 22:46 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 3hr 36m View journey
Distance (km) 229
Trains / day 17 View all
Cheapest journey AU$44.53 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 42m
Train operators 15

Going from Hamburg to Groningen by train

About to set off from Hamburg to Groningen by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Hamburg and Groningen

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically AU$44.53, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of AU$44, and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to AU$56.

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Hamburg to Groningen departure timetable

On this route, 17 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Hamburg at 00:48 and the last leaving at 20:46 during the week.

For weekend travel to Groningen, the earliest departure is at 04:37 and the last one is at 22:46. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 32 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Hamburg to Groningen

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 3 hours and 36 minutes, spanning 229 kilometres in total.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Hamburg and Groningen?

You can secure tickets for travel between Hamburg and Groningen up to 11 and a half months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Learn even more about travelling from Hamburg to Groningen by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Groningen.

FAQs about the train journey from Hamburg to Groningen

Want to know more about your journey from Hamburg to Groningen? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total journey from Hamburg to Groningen is 229 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.