The average train between Karlsruhe and Groningen takes 7h 57m and the fastest train takes 7h 42m. 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 4 times a day between Karlsruhe and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 4:59 PM which arrives into Groningen at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 7h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Groningen station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
Karlsruhe to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Groningen station.
Book your Karlsruhe to Groningen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and VIAS Rail GmbH.
The distance between Karlsruhe and Groningen is 485.3 km. The road distance is 641 km.
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Groningen via Duisburg Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 6h 32m.