Groningen to Essen Trains

Groningen to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Groningen and Essen takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. 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 35m
Duration: 287 km
Distance: €53
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

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3h 43m

€31–86

Groningen to Essen train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Groningen and Essen. 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 Essen at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

11:48 AM → 4:27 PM
4h 39m • 3 changes
1:48 PM → 6:27 PM
4h 39m • 3 changes
3:48 PM → 8:35 PM
4h 47m • 3 changes
5:48 PM → 5:35 AM
Arrives next day
11h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:48 AM → 10:27 AM
4h 39m • 3 changes
7:48 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 39m • 3 changes
9:48 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 39m • 3 changes
11:48 AM → 4:27 PM
4h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:48 AM → 10:27 AM
4h 39m • 3 changes
7:48 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 39m • 3 changes
9:48 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 39m • 3 changes
11:48 AM → 4:27 PM
4h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:48 AM → 10:27 AM
4h 39m • 3 changes
7:48 AM → 12:27 PM
4h 39m • 3 changes
9:48 AM → 2:27 PM
4h 39m • 3 changes
11:48 AM → 4:27 PM
4h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

11:48 PM → 10:05 AM
Arrives next day
11h 17m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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