The average train between Elmshorn and Groningen takes 7h 10m and the fastest train takes 6h 32m. 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 twice daily between Elmshorn and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 3:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Elmshorn is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Groningen at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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6h 35m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Elmshorn to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Elmshorn station and arriving at Groningen station via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
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 station.
Book your Elmshorn to Groningen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Elmshorn and Groningen is 212.7 km. The road distance is 526 km.
You can take a train from Elmshorn to Groningen via Hamburg Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, and Zwolle in around 6h 47m.