The average train between Groningen and Aachen takes 6h and the fastest train takes 5h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Groningen to Aachen. 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 3 times a day between Groningen and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Groningen is at 8:18 PM which arrives into Aachen at 1:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 19m • 2 changes


5h 19m • 2 changes


5h 19m • 2 changes


5h 19m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Groningen station and arriving at Aachen station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
Groningen to Aachen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
Groningen to Aachen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Aachen West station.
Book your Groningen to Aachen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Groningen and Aachen is 273.6 km. The road distance is 414 km.
You can take a train from Groningen to Aachen West via Utrecht Centraal and Maastricht in around 5h 8m.