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Trip Overview

The train between Madrid and Groningen takes 45h 42m. The train runs, on average, once a 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.

45h 42m
Duration
2,401 km
Distance
€379
Average price
Once a week
Frequency

Madrid to Groningen train times

Trains run once a week between Madrid and Groningen. The service departs Madrid at 8:30 PM in the evening, which arrives into Groningen at 18:12:00. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 45h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)45h 42m • 4 changes

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  • Distance: 2,401.2 km
  • Duration: 45h 42m

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, Airport Charles de Gaulle, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 19h 10m.

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