The average train between Alicante and Groningen takes 36h 40m and the fastest train takes 32h 35m. There is at least one train per day from Alicante to Groningen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Alicante and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alicante is at 4:37 PM which arrives into Groningen at 5:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 36h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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32h 36m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Alicante to Groningen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Alicante to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Alicante station and arriving at Groningen station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 40m.
Alicante to Groningen train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Alicante to Groningen train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Groningen station.
Book your Alicante to Groningen train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Alicante and Groningen is 1,739.8 km. The road distance is 2,353 km.
You can take a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Groningen via Barcelona-Sants, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 21h 20m.