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Jena to Groningen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Jena and Groningen takes 8h 6m and the fastest train takes 6h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Jena to Groningen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 6m
Duration
574 km
Distance
€92
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Jena to Groningen train times

Trains run twice daily between Jena and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 7:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Jena is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Groningen at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Göttingen and take an average of 8h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 44m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)14h 49m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Österreichische BundesbahnenDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)14h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 49m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 49m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 49m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 49m • 3 changes
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  • Distance: 573.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 6m

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

You can take a train from Jena West to Groningen via Göttingen, Hannover Hauptbahnhof, and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 7h 51m.

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