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Dortmund to Groningen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dortmund and Groningen takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund 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.

3h 50m
Duration
276 km
Distance
€62
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)train train 35
  3. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningentrain train
4h 23m
€41–97

Dortmund to Groningen train times

Trains run twice daily between Dortmund and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 6:35 PM which arrives into Groningen at 10:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Münster Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 52m • 2 changes

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 52m • 2 changes

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 52m • 2 changes

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 52m • 2 changes

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 52m • 2 changes

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 52m • 2 changes

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 52m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 275.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Groningen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Groningen via Münster Hauptbahnhof and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 4h 23m.

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