The average train between Groningen and Steenwijk takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Groningen to Steenwijk. 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 30 minutes between Groningen and Steenwijk. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Groningen is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Steenwijk at 11:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Steenwijk. However, there are services departing from Groningen station and arriving at Steenwijk station via Meppel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Groningen to Steenwijk train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
Groningen to Steenwijk train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Meppel station.
Book your Groningen to Steenwijk train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Groningen and Steenwijk is 56.5 km. The road distance is 90 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Groningen to Meppel hourly. Tickets cost €8–18 and the journey takes 49 min. Arriva NL also services this route 5 times a day.