The average train between Karlsruhe and Groningen takes 10h 13m and the fastest train takes 8h 13m. 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.
Trains run twice daily between Karlsruhe and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Groningen at 12:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 10h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



8h 13m • 3 changes


8h 13m • 3 changes


8h 13m • 3 changes


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No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Groningen station via Frankfurt station, Arnhem Centraal station and Zwolle station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.
Karlsruhe to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen station.
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The distance between Karlsruhe and Groningen is 485.3 km. The road distance is 583 km.
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Groningen via Frankfurt, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 7h 29m.