The average train between Lille and Groningen takes 6h 26m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Lille 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 Lille and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lille is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Groningen at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussels-Midi and take an average of 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lille 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 Lille to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Lille station and arriving at Groningen station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
Lille to Groningen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Europe station.
Lille to Groningen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Groningen station.
Book your Lille to Groningen train tickets online with TGV inOui, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Eurostar.
The distance between Lille and Groningen is 374.8 km. The road distance is 511 km.
You can take a train from Lille Europe to Groningen via Brussels-Midi, Brussel-Zuid, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 5h 52m.