The average train between Groningen and Brussels takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Groningen to Brussels. 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 5 times a day between Groningen and Brussels. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Groningen is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Brussels at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Gouda and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Groningen to Brussels? 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 Groningen to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Groningen station and arriving at Brussels station via Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Groningen to Brussels train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
Groningen to Brussels train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your Groningen to Brussels train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Eurostar.
The distance between Groningen and Brussels is 303.9 km. The road distance is 384 km.
You can take a train from Groningen to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Gouda and Rotterdam Centraal in around 4h 11m.