The average train between Duisburg and Groningen takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Duisburg 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 hourly between Duisburg and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Duisburg is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Groningen at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Duisburg 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 Duisburg to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Duisburg station and arriving at Groningen station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Duisburg to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Duisburg to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen station.
Book your Duisburg to Groningen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), VIAS Rail GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Duisburg and Groningen is 199.1 km. The road distance is 277 km.
You can take a train from Duisburg Hbf to Groningen via Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle in around 3h 34m.