The average train between Groningen and Elmshorn takes 7h 17m and the fastest train takes 6h 17m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Groningen and Elmshorn. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Groningen is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Elmshorn at 11:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 7h 17m. 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 Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
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), Blauwnet and 2 other operators.
The distance between Groningen and Elmshorn is 212.7 km. The road distance is 526 km.
You can take a train from Groningen to Elmshorn via Zwolle, Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 41m.