The average train between Erfurt and Groningen takes 7h 27m and the fastest train takes 6h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Erfurt 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 twice daily between Erfurt and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 4:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Erfurt is at 8:09 PM which arrives into Groningen at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Göttingen and take an average of 7h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



7h 4m • 3 changes


7h 18m • 3 changes


6h 18m • 3 changes


6h 18m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Erfurt 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 Erfurt to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Erfurt Hbf station and arriving at Groningen station via Göttingen station, Hannover Hauptbahnhof station and Leer(Ostfriesl) station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
Erfurt to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.
Erfurt to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen station.
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The distance between Erfurt and Groningen is 393.7 km. The road distance is 493 km.
You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Groningen via Göttingen, Hannover Hauptbahnhof, and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 7h 6m.