The average train between Calais and Groningen takes 7h 43m and the fastest train takes 6h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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 4 times a day between Calais and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 6:29 PM which arrives into Groningen at 1:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 7h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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8h 43m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Calais 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 Calais to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville station and arriving at Groningen station via Lille Flandres station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and Schiphol Airport station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
Calais to Groningen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen station.
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The distance between Calais and Groningen is 408.7 km. The road distance is 513 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Groningen via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 7h 55m.