The average train between Bruges and Groningen takes 6h 18m and the fastest train takes 5h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Bruges 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 5 times a day between Bruges and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bruges is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Groningen at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Central and take an average of 6h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Bruges station and arriving at Groningen station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
Bruges to Groningen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.
Bruges to Groningen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Groningen station.
Book your Bruges to Groningen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Bruges and Groningen is 319 km. The road distance is 463 km.
You can take a train from Bruges to Groningen via Anvers-Central and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 5h 49m.