The average train between Groningen and Bielefeld takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Groningen to Bielefeld. 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 Groningen and Bielefeld. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Groningen is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Bielefeld at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Bielefeld. However, there are services departing from Groningen station and arriving at Bielefeld station via Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Groningen to Bielefeld train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
Groningen to Bielefeld train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Bielefeld Hbf station.
Book your Groningen to Bielefeld train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Blauwnet and Eurobahn.
The distance between Groningen and Bielefeld is 188.1 km. The road distance is 322 km.
You can take a train from Groningen to Bielefeld Hbf via Zwolle and Hengelo in around 4h 35m.