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.
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.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Groningen station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 25m.
Madrid to Groningen train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Groningen train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Groningen station.
Book your Madrid to Groningen train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Viajeros and 4 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Groningen is 1,620.2 km. The road distance is 2,419 km.
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.