The average train between Elmshorn and Groningen takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Elmshorn 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 every 4 hours between Elmshorn and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 2:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Elmshorn is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Groningen at 11:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



5h 25m • 3 changes


4h 28m • 3 changes


4h 29m • 3 changes


4h 29m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Elmshorn 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 Elmshorn to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Elmshorn station and arriving at Groningen station via Bremen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Elmshorn to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Elmshorn to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Groningen Europapark station.
Book your Elmshorn to Groningen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Elmshorn and Groningen is 212.7 km. The road distance is 312 km.
You can take a train from Elmshorn to Groningen Europapark via Hamburg Hbf, Bremen Hbf, and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 4h 56m.