- Must visit
Hamburger Kunsthalle
Major art museum with European painting, modern works and temporary exhibitions, all within walking distance of the main station.
Cheapest price on 18 Oct
£35
Average ticket price on 18 Oct
£64
Fastest journey on 18 Oct
3 h 35 m
Average journey duration on 18 Oct
3 h 38 m
Trains on 18 Oct
22
Distance
232 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Groningen to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Groningen to Hamburg will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
To travel from Groningen to Hamburg you need to make at least 2 changes.
20118 · IC 2433 · ICE 200
20118 · RE 52433 · ICE 200
20106 · 4411 · ICE 618
20106 · 4411 · ICE 618
20110 · 4415 · ICE 616
20106 · 4411 · ICE 618
20106 · 4411 · ICE 618
20112 · RE 52039 · ICE 204
20114 · 4419 · ICE 614
20116 · IC 2431 · ICE 202Trains from Groningen to Hamburg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 232 km distance in 3h 19m.
Distance 232 km |
Average train duration 3h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 19m |
First train 0:12 |
Last train 23:49 |
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High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
The table below shows live departures for Groningen to Hamburg trains for tomorrow, Sunday 18 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20106 · 4411 · ICE 618 | 6:38 Groningen station | 3h37 | 10:15 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
20106 · 4411 · ICE 618 | 6:40 Groningen Europapark | 3h35 | 10:15 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
20108 · IC 2037 · ICE 206 | On time 7:32 Groningen station | 3h43 | 11:15 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
20108 · RE 52037 · ICE 206 | On time 7:32 Groningen station | 3h43 | 11:15 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
20108 · IC 2037 · ICE 206 | On time 7:35 Groningen Europapark | 3h40 | 11:15 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
20108 · RE 52037 · ICE 206 | On time 7:35 Groningen Europapark | 3h40 | 11:15 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
20110 · 4415 · ICE 616 | On time 8:32 Groningen station | 3h43 | 12:15 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
20110 · 4415 · ICE 616 | On time 8:35 Groningen Europapark | 3h40 | 12:15 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
20112 · RE 52039 · ICE 204 | On time 9:32 Groningen station | 3h43 | 13:15 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
20112 · IC 2039 · ICE 204 | On time 9:32 Groningen station | 3h43 | 13:15 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
20112 · RE 52039 · ICE 204 | On time 9:35 Groningen Europapark | 3h40 | 13:15 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
20112 · IC 2039 · ICE 204 | On time 9:35 Groningen Europapark | 3h40 | 13:15 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
20114 · 4419 · ICE 614 | On time 10:32 Groningen station | 3h43 | 14:15 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
20114 · 4419 · ICE 614 | On time 10:35 Groningen Europapark | 3h40 | 14:15 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
20116 · IC 2431 · ICE 202 | On time 11:32 Groningen station | 3h43 | 15:15 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
20116 · RE 52431 · ICE 202 | On time 11:32 Groningen station | 3h43 | 15:15 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
20116 · IC 2431 · ICE 202 | On time 11:35 Groningen Europapark | 3h40 | 15:15 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
20116 · RE 52431 · ICE 202 | On time 11:35 Groningen Europapark | 3h40 | 15:15 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
20118 · 4423 · ICE 612 | On time 12:32 Groningen station | 3h43 | 16:15 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
20118 · IC 2433 · ICE 200 | On time 12:35 Groningen Europapark | 4h40 | 17:15 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
20118 · RE 52433 · ICE 200 | On time 12:35 Groningen Europapark | 4h40 | 17:15 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
20118 · 4423 · ICE 612 | On time 12:35 Groningen Europapark | 3h40 | 16:15 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
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Major art museum with European painting, modern works and temporary exhibitions, all within walking distance of the main station.
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Most Groningen to Hamburg trains use the Groningen Europapark to Hamburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg Airport. Use this guide to compare Groningen and Hamburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Groningen Europapark is 1 km from Groningen city centre. Public transport options include:
Groningen Europapark has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Groningen Europapark.
ATMs are available at Groningen Europapark.
Available at Groningen Europapark: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Groningen Europapark: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Groningen Europapark.
Groningen, Hoofdstation has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Groningen, Hoofdstation.
ATMs are available at Groningen, Hoofdstation.
Available at Groningen, Hoofdstation: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Groningen, Hoofdstation: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Groningen, Hoofdstation.
Groningen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: De Drie Gezusters, Mr. Mofongo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Groningen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Groningen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Groningen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Groningen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Groningen: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Groningen Hotel, The Student Hotel Groningen, City Hotel Groningen.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Hamburg Airport is 6 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald's, St. Pauli, Scoom, McCafé
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg Airport. ATMs are available at Hamburg Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Airport. Information desks are available at Hamburg Airport.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Airport.
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Inn Airport.
Hamburg-Altona is 5 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Altona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Ethio, Trattoria Toscana, Marta, Pavillon
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Altona. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Altona. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Altona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Nearby hotels include Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant, Hotel Hamburg Altona, Hotel Central, Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona.
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