The average train between Elmshorn and Groningen takes 7h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 49m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Elmshorn and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 12:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Elmshorn is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Groningen at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 7h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




6h 18m • 4 changes




6h 32m • 4 changes




6h 19m • 4 changes




6h 35m • 4 changes




9h 16m • 4 changes




7h 16m • 4 changes




7h 35m • 4 changes




6h 48m • 4 changes




7h 16m • 4 changes




7h 19m • 4 changes




6h 48m • 4 changes




7h 18m • 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 12m.
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.
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 40m.