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Trip Overview

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.

3h 52m
Duration
267 km
Distance
€53
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Ahlen to Groningen train times

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.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 54m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 54m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 54m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 49m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 266.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Ahlen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and Groningen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Ahlen(Westf) to Groningen via Hamm(Westf)Hbf, Münster Hauptbahnhof, and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 4h 40m.

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