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Madrid to Groningen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Groningen takes 26h 25m and the fastest train takes 25h 42m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Madrid 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.

26h 25m
Duration
2,419 km
Distance
€511
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Madrid to Groningen train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Madrid and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 8:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Groningen at 11:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 26h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)26h 42m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)26h 42m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)25h 42m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    OuigoRenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)26h 2m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)26h 42m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)26h 42m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 2,418.9 km
  • Duration: 26h 25m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Groningen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Groningen via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 18h 52m.

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