The average train between Hanover and Groningen takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanover to Groningen. 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 Hanover and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hanover is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Groningen at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 42m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Hanover to Groningen? 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 Hanover to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Groningen station via Leer(Ostfriesl). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Hanover to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Groningen station.
Book your Hanover to Groningen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Hanover and Groningen is 232.9 km. The road distance is 287 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Groningen via Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 4h 11m.