The average train between Groningen and Karlsruhe takes 9h 3m and the fastest train takes 7h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Groningen to Karlsruhe. 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 Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Groningen is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 12:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 9h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 41m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Groningen to Karlsruhe? 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 Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Groningen station and arriving at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station via Zwolle station, Arnhem Centraal station and Koeln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
Groningen to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
Groningen to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Groningen and Karlsruhe is 485.3 km. The road distance is 591 km.
You can take a train from Groningen to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, and Köln Hbf in around 7h 21m.