Train Essen to Groningen from €60 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Groningen takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. 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 14m
Duration: 287 km
Distance: €60
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice
Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain

3h 57m

€31–100

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 10:26 PM which arrives into Groningen at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

6:56 PM → 10:42 PM
3h 46m • 3 changes
7:26 PM → 11:42 PM
4h 16m • 3 changes
8:56 PM → 12:42 AM
Arrives next day
3h 46m • 3 changes
9:26 PM → 1:42 AM
Arrives next day
4h 16m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

5:26 AM → 9:42 AM
4h 16m • 3 changes
6:26 AM → 10:42 AM
4h 16m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 11:42 AM
4h 16m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 12:42 PM
3h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

5:26 AM → 9:42 AM
4h 16m • 3 changes
6:26 AM → 10:42 AM
4h 16m • 3 changes
7:56 AM → 11:42 AM
3h 46m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 12:42 PM
3h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 26, 2026

5:26 AM → 9:42 AM
4h 16m • 3 changes
5:56 AM → 10:12 AM
4h 16m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 10:42 AM
3h 46m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 11:42 AM
4h 16m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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