Train Essen to Groningen from €63 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Groningen takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen 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.

4h 12m
Duration: 287 km
Distance: €63
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 2m

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Essen to Groningen train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Groningen at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

9:09 PM → 12:42 AM
Arrives next day
3h 33m • 3 changes
9:32 PM → 1:42 AM
Arrives next day
4h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

5:26 AM → 9:42 AM
4h 16m • 3 changes
7:09 AM → 10:42 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 11:42 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 12:42 PM
3h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:26 AM → 9:42 AM
4h 16m • 3 changes
7:09 AM → 10:42 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 11:42 AM
4h 16m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 12:42 PM
3h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

5:26 AM → 9:42 AM
4h 16m • 3 changes
7:09 AM → 10:42 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 11:42 AM
4h 16m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 12:42 PM
3h 33m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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