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Karlsruhe to Groningen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Karlsruhe and Groningen takes 8h 5m and the fastest train takes 7h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe 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.

8h 5m
Duration
641 km
Distance
€129
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Düsseldorf

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  1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 78 / ...
  3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain train
  4. Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain train
6h 34m
€95–206

Karlsruhe to Groningen train times

Trains run twice daily between Karlsruhe and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Groningen at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 8h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)13h 13m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 43m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 43m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 43m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 43m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 640.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Groningen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Groningen via Düsseldorf Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 6h 34m.

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