The average train between Kiel and Groningen takes 7h 26m and the fastest train takes 7h 17m. The train service runs several times 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 twice daily between Kiel and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 10:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kiel is at 2:11 PM which arrives into Groningen at 9:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 7h 26m. 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 station and arriving at Groningen station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
Kiel to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Groningen station.
Book your Kiel to Groningen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurobahn and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kiel and Groningen is 264.6 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.