Day trip from Groningen to Bremerhaven
Bremerhaven lies 138 km (86 mi) east of Groningen, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 138 km (86 mi) apart, Bremerhaven is a realistic day trip from Groningen: about 2 h 15 min each way by road.
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| Groningen | Bremerhaven | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | The Netherlands | Germany |
| Population | 244,807 | 118,610 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Postal codes | 9711–9747 | 27568–27580 |
What changes when you arrive in Bremerhaven
Crossing from The Netherlands into Germany: the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book tours and tickets in Bremerhaven
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Staying in Bremerhaven
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Common questions
How far is Bremerhaven from Groningen?
138 km (86 mi) in a straight line, east of Groningen; by road roughly 169 km (105 mi).
How long does it take to get from Groningen to Bremerhaven by road?
About 2 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Groningen and Bremerhaven?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Bremerhaven?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.