The average train between Groningen and Elmshorn takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Groningen to Elmshorn. 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 5 times a day between Groningen and Elmshorn. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Groningen is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Elmshorn at 3:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Leer(Ostfriesl) and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Elmshorn. However, there are services departing from Groningen station and arriving at Elmshorn station via Leer(Ostfriesl). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Groningen to Elmshorn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
Groningen to Elmshorn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Groningen to Elmshorn train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Groningen and Elmshorn is 212.7 km. The road distance is 314 km.
You can take a train from Groningen to Elmshorn via Leer(Ostfriesl), Bremen Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 41m.