The average train between Groningen and Erlangen takes 9h and the fastest train takes 8h. The train service runs several times per day from Groningen to Erlangen. 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 4 times a day between Groningen and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Groningen is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 1:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 9h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Groningen station and arriving at Erlangen station via Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
Groningen to Erlangen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
Groningen to Erlangen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Groningen to Erlangen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Groningen and Erlangen is 507.4 km. The road distance is 768 km.
You can take a train from Groningen to Erlangen via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, Frankfurt, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 8h 47m.