The average train between Kiel and Groningen takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. There is at least one train per day from Kiel 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 once daily between Kiel and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 5:05 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Kiel is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Groningen at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf station and arriving at Groningen station via Hamburg Hbf station, Bremen Hbf station and Leer(Ostfriesl) station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
Kiel to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen station.
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The distance between Kiel and Groningen is 264.6 km. The road distance is 382 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Groningen via Hamburg Hbf, Bremen Hbf, and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 5h 52m.