The average train between Groningen and Kiel takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. The train service runs several times 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Groningen and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Groningen is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Kiel at 1:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Leer(Ostfriesl) and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Groningen station and arriving at Kiel station via Leer(Ostfriesl). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Groningen to Kiel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
Groningen to Kiel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Groningen to Kiel train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Groningen and Kiel is 264.6 km. The road distance is 388 km.
You can take a train from Groningen to Kiel Hbf via Leer(Ostfriesl), Bremen Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 5h 26m.
