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Essen to Groningen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Groningen takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen 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.

4h 37m
Duration
311 km
Distance
€87
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Essen(Oldb) to Osnabrück Altstadttrain train
  2. Take the train from Osnabrück Altstadt to Hengelotrain train
  3. Take the train from Hengelo to Zwolletrain train
  4. Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain train
4h 27m
€61–200

Essen to Groningen train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Groningen at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Osnabrück Altstadt and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 311.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Essen, Lower Saxony, Germany and Groningen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Essen(Oldb) to Groningen via Osnabrück Altstadt, Hengelo, and Zwolle in around 4h 27m.

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