The average train between Ostend and Groningen takes 6h 43m and the fastest train takes 6h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Ostend 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.
Trains run hourly between Ostend and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ostend is at 10:09 PM which arrives into Groningen at 11:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Central and take an average of 6h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Ostend station and arriving at Groningen station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
Ostend to Groningen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
Ostend to Groningen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Groningen station.
Book your Ostend to Groningen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Ostend and Groningen is 333.3 km. The road distance is 485 km.
You can take a train from Ostende to Groningen via Anvers-Central, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 6h 2m.