What is the distance between Hamburg and Groningen?

About 144 miles (231 km) separate Hamburg and Groningen.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Hamburg to Groningen?

If you're headed to Groningen from Hamburg, chances are that your bus will leave from Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive at Groningen Hoofdstation Bushalte. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Hamburg to Groningen from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Hamburg to Groningen on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	3h 55m	12:55am	Groningen	Cheapest
Bus	2:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	3h 35m	5:50pm	Groningen	Fastest
Bus	1:10am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	3h 45m	4:55am	Groningen	No tags
Bus	4:25am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	4h 45m	9:10am	Groningen	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	4h 55m	1:10pm	Groningen	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Hamburg to Groningen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Groningen. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

143 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $85	Average Duration4h 25m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$15 - $32	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Hamburg and Groningen?

Stops in Hamburg

A
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Adenauerallee 78, 20097 Hamburg, Germany
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B
Hamburg Airport
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C
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
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D
Hamburg Altona
Paul-Nevermann-Platz 13, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
E
Volksparkstadion
Sylvesterallee 7, , 22525 Hamburg, , Germany
F
Steinwerder
Buchheisterstraße 16, , 20457 Hamburg, , Germany

Stops in Groningen

A
Groningen Hoofdstation Bushalte
Stationsplein 2, 9726 AE Groningen, Netherlands
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B
Groningen
Stationsweg 1012, 9726 AZ Groningen
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,417 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,150 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

NL bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Hamburg to Groningen by bus

What is the distance between Hamburg and Groningen?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Hamburg to Groningen?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/22

$13

11/23

$22

Today

$22

11/25

$14

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The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Groningen was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $13

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Hamburg to Groningen, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $13 to $67 for a bus ticket from Hamburg to Groningen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2025-11-25.