The average train between Groningen and Hanover takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Groningen to Hanover. 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 Hanover. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Groningen is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Hanover at 11:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Hanover. However, there are services departing from Groningen station and arriving at Hanover station via Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
Groningen to Hanover train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
Groningen to Hanover train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Hannover Hbf station.
Book your Groningen to Hanover train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Blauwnet and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Groningen and Hanover is 232.9 km. The road distance is 389 km.
You can take a train from Groningen to Hannover Hbf via Zwolle and Hengelo in around 4h 56m.