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Groningen to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Groningen and Essen takes 5h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Groningen to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 41m
Duration
356 km
Distance
€59
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Groningen to Utrecht Centraaltrain train Intercity
  2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
3h 49m
€40–147

Groningen to Essen train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Groningen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Groningen is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 356 km
  • Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a train from Groningen to Essen Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 49m.

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