The average train between Ahlen and Groningen takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Ahlen 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 twice daily between Ahlen and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 8:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ahlen is at 6:33 PM which arrives into Groningen at 10:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamm(Westf)Hbf and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Ahlen to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Münster Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Groningen station via Leer(Ostfriesl) station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Ahlen to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Münster Hauptbahnhof station.
Ahlen to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen station.
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The distance between Ahlen and Groningen is 185 km. The road distance is 218 km.
You can take a train from Ahlen(Westf) to Groningen via Hamm(Westf)Hbf, Münster Hauptbahnhof, and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 4h 40m.