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Ostend to Groningen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ostend and Groningen takes 6h 41m and the fastest train takes 6h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Ostend 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.

6h 41m
Duration
485 km
Distance
€86
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Ostend to Groningen train times

Trains run hourly between Ostend and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ostend is at 10:09 PM which arrives into Groningen at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Central and take an average of 6h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)12h 3m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)12h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 3m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 4m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 3m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 3m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 4m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 3m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 3m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 4m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 3m • 2 changes
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    Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 3m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ostend 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.

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  • Distance: 485.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Groningen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Ostende to Groningen via Anvers-Central, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 6h 20m.

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