The average train between Calais and Groningen takes 10h and the fastest train takes 7h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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 Calais and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Groningen at 12:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Calais Frethun and take an average of 10h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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17h 6m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Calais 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.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Groningen station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
Calais to Groningen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.
Calais to Groningen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Groningen station.
Book your Calais to Groningen train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Calais and Groningen is 408.7 km. The road distance is 620 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Groningen via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 7h 22m.