Karlsruhe to Groningen trains

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The average train between Karlsruhe and Groningen takes 8h 41m and the fastest train takes 6h 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 41m
Duration: 658 km
Distance: €128
Average price: Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78
Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain

Karlsruhe to Groningen train times

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 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 8h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

9:59 PM → 8:12 AM
Arrives +2 days
34h 13m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

9:59 PM → 10:42 AM
Arrives next day
12h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:59 AM → 12:42 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
7:59 AM → 2:42 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
9:59 AM → 4:42 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
1:59 PM → 8:42 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:59 AM → 12:42 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
7:59 AM → 2:42 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
9:59 AM → 4:42 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
1:59 PM → 8:42 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:59 AM → 12:42 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
7:59 AM → 2:42 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
9:59 AM → 4:42 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
1:59 PM → 8:42 PM
6h 43m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Karlsruhe to Groningen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Karlsruhe to Groningen.

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Distance: 658 km
Duration: 8h 41m

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

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Groningen via Frankfurt, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 7h 29m.

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