The average train between Gießen and Groningen takes 8h 11m and the fastest train takes 6h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Gießen 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 4 hours between Gießen and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Gießen is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Groningen at 10:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 8h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Gießen to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Gießen station and arriving at Groningen station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
Gießen to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.
Gießen to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Groningen station.
Book your Gießen to Groningen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gießen and Groningen is 326.4 km. The road distance is 584 km.
You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Groningen via Frankfurt, Düsseldorf Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 7h 2m.