The average train between Heidelberg and Groningen takes 7h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 3:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Groningen at 10:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 7h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Groningen station via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
Heidelberg to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Groningen station.
Book your Heidelberg to Groningen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Heidelberg and Groningen is 448.7 km. The road distance is 596 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Groningen via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Düsseldorf Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 6h 35m.