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Groningen to Elmshorn trains

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The average train between Groningen and Elmshorn takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. There is at least one train 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.

4h 30m
Duration
314 km
Distance
€63
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Groningen to Elmshorn train times

Trains run once daily between Groningen and Elmshorn. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Groningen is at 6:32 AM which arrives into Elmshorn at 11:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Leer(Ostfriesl) and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Arriva NLDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 33m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arriva NLDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 28m • 3 changes
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    Arriva NLDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 33m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arriva NLDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 28m • 3 changes
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    Arriva NLDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 33m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arriva NLDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 28m • 3 changes
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    Arriva NLDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 33m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arriva NLDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 28m • 3 changes
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    Arriva NLDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 33m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 313.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Elmshorn, Germany?

You can take a train from Groningen to Elmshorn via Leer(Ostfriesl), Bremen Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 37m.

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