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

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There are 6 ways to get from Hanover to Groningen by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)train train 56
    2. Take the bus from Leer to Groningenbus bus Snelbus ipv trein
    4h 24m
    €53–127

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Bremen Fernbusterminalbus bus 060 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Groningen central stationbus bus N75 / ...
    4h 35m
    €21–38

  3. Drive 278.3 km

    1. Drive from Hanover to Groningencar car 278.3 km
    3h 9m
    €51–73

  4. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)train train 56
    2. Take the bus from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningenbus bus 72009 / ...
    4h 24m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hengelotrain train 77
    2. Take the train from Hengelo to Zwolletrain train
    3. Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain train
    4h 33m
    €64–153

  6. Train, bus via Bad Nieuweschans

    1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)train train 56
    2. Take the bus from Leer to Bad Nieuweschans BUSbus bus 620
    3. Take the train from Bad Nieuweschans to Groningentrain train
    4h 48m
    €57–133

Hanover to Groningen by train and bus

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Hanover central bus station to Groningen central station via Bremen Fernbusterminal in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Groningen via Hengelo and Zwolle in around 4h 33m.

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