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Trip Overview

The average train between Groningen and Essen takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

4h 16m
Duration
287 km
Distance
€60
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain train
  2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain train
  3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Ice
3h 50m
€31–100

Groningen to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Groningen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Groningen is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 287.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Groningen to Essen Hbf via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 50m.

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