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Trip Overview

The average train between Bologna and Groningen takes 20h 5m and the fastest train takes 20h 2m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Bologna 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.

20h 5m
Duration
1,485 km
Distance
€183
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Bologna to Groningen train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Bologna and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 1:52 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bologna is at 2:10 PM which arrives into Groningen at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Brennero - Brenner and take an average of 20h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    TrenitaliaÖBBNightjetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)20h 2m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TrenitaliaÖBBNightjetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)20h 2m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TrenitaliaÖBBNightjetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)20h 2m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TrenitaliaÖBBNightjetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)20h 2m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBBNightjetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)20h 20m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bologna 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.

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  • Distance: 1,484.9 km
  • Duration: 20h 5m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Groningen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Bologna Centrale to Groningen via Torino Porta Susa, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 16h 4m.

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