The average train between Groningen and Calais takes 9h 58m and the fastest train takes 7h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Groningen to Calais. 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 Calais. The earliest departure is at 1:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Groningen is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Calais at 1:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Schiphol Airport and take an average of 9h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 43m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Groningen to Calais? 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 Calais. However, there are services departing from Groningen station and arriving at Calais station via Schiphol Airport Train Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.
Groningen to Calais train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
Groningen to Calais train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Calais Ville station.
Book your Groningen to Calais train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Groningen and Calais is 408.7 km. The road distance is 614 km.
You can take a train from Groningen to Calais Ville via Schiphol Airport, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 25m.