Groningen to Kiel Trains

Groningen to Kiel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Groningen and Kiel takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Groningen to Kiel. 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 14m
Duration: 388 km
Distance: €81
Average price: 3 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)train
Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Bremen Hbftrain 56
Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Dammtortrain 42 / ...
Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to Kiel Hbftrain Re7

5h 51m

€49–137

Groningen to Kiel train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Groningen and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Groningen is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Kiel at 12:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Leer(Ostfriesl) and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:38 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 17m • 3 changes
6:32 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 8m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:38 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 17m • 3 changes
6:32 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 8m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:38 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 17m • 3 changes
6:32 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 8m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:38 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 17m • 3 changes
6:32 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 8m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:38 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 17m • 3 changes
6:32 AM → 11:40 AM
5h 8m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

5:38 AM → 10:55 AM
5h 17m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 20m • 3 changes
9:32 AM → 2:52 PM
5h 20m • 3 changes
11:32 AM → 4:52 PM
5h 20m • 3 changes
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