The average train between Ghent and Groningen takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent 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 every 2 hours between Ghent and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 7:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Groningen at 2:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Central and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 36m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ghent 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 Ghent to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Groningen station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Ghent to Groningen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Gand-Dampoort station.
Ghent to Groningen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Groningen station.
Book your Ghent to Groningen train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ghent and Groningen is 309.8 km. The road distance is 416 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Dampoort to Groningen via Anvers-Central and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 5h.