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Trip Overview

The average train between Groningen and Kiel takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. There is at least one train per day from Groningen to Kiel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 12m
Duration
388 km
Distance
€96
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Groningen to Kiel train times

Trains run once daily between Groningen and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Groningen is at 6:32 AM which arrives into Kiel at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Leer(Ostfriesl) and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 17m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 8m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 17m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 8m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 17m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 8m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 17m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 8m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 388.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Kiel, Germany?

You can take a train from Groningen to Kiel Hbf via Leer(Ostfriesl), Bremen Hbf, and Hamburg Dammtor in around 5h 51m.

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