The average train between Kiel Hbf and Groningen takes 7h 48m and the fastest train takes 7h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel Hbf 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 Kiel Hbf and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 3:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel Hbf is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Groningen at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 7h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kiel Hbf to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf station and arriving at Groningen station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
Kiel Hbf to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel Hbf to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Groningen station.
Book your Kiel Hbf to Groningen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurobahn and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kiel Hbf and Groningen is 264 km. The road distance is 601 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Groningen via Hamburg Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, and Zwolle in around 7h 34m.