The average train between Kassel and Groningen takes 6h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Kassel 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 every 4 hours between Kassel and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kassel is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Groningen at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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13h 4m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Kassel 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.
No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Kassel station and arriving at Groningen station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
Kassel to Groningen train services, operated by Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Kassel to Groningen train services, operated by Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel), arrive at Groningen station.
Book your Kassel to Groningen train tickets online with Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kassel and Groningen is 290.8 km. The road distance is 434 km.
You can take a train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Groningen via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Hannover Hauptbahnhof, and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 6h 7m.