The average train between Groningen and Essen takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Groningen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Groningen is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Groningen station and arriving at Essen station via Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Groningen to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
Groningen to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Groningen to Essen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Groningen and Essen is 198.3 km. The road distance is 287 km.
You can take a train from Groningen to Essen Hbf via Zwolle and Arnhem Centraal in around 4h 43m.
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