The average train between Groningen and Elst takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Groningen to Elst. 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 every 30 minutes between Groningen and Elst. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Groningen is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Elst at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Elst. However, there are services departing from Groningen station and arriving at Elst station via Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Groningen to Elst train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
Groningen to Elst train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
The distance between Groningen and Elst is 152.6 km. The road distance is 189 km.
You can take a train from Groningen to Elst via Zwolle and Arnhem Centraal in around 2h 41m.