The average train between Jena and Groningen takes 9h 50m and the fastest train takes 8h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Jena 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 4 times a day between Jena and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Jena is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Groningen at 10:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Göttingen and take an average of 9h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Jena to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Jena station and arriving at Groningen station via Göttingen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
Jena to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Jena West station.
Jena to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Groningen station.
Book your Jena to Groningen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Jena and Groningen is 427.3 km. The road distance is 675 km.
You can take a train from Jena West to Groningen via Göttingen, Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Hengelo, and Zwolle in around 8h 36m.