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Gelsenkirchen to Groningen train

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Gelsenkirchen - Groningen Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

There is one daily train from Gelsenkirchen to Groningen. Traveling by train from Gelsenkirchen to Groningen usually takes around 8 hours and 50 minutes, but the fastest FlixTrain train can make the trip in 8 hours and 49 minutes.

Distance120 mi (192 km)
Fastest train8h 49m
Lowest price$27.86
Most frequent serviceFlixTrain
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Which train should you take from Gelsenkirchen to Groningen?

FlixTrain is the one and only train line which connects Gelsenkirchen to Groningen. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixTrain18h 50m$63.34
  • Part of the FlixBus family, FlixTrain launched in 2018 to offer affordable and sustainable train travel in Germany. Its trains provide Wi-Fi, power outlets, air conditioning, onboard restrooms, and access to an entertainment portal full of movies, games, and music. In addition, each passenger gets a guaranteed seat, so you don't have to worry about standing in any aisles. FlixTrain operates 1 daily trips to Groningen from Gelsenkirchen. The train usually departs from Gelsenkirchen Hbf in Gelsenkirchen and arrives at Stationsweg 1012 in Groningen after about 8 hours and 50 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Groningen is approximately 120 miles, or 192 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours and 50 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 8 hours and 49 minutes.

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Trains departing from Gelsenkirchen to Groningen tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Monday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

Most days, there is only one train which leaves Gelsenkirchen at 4:00pm and arrives in Groningen around 8 hours later.

Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. However, it is not a direct train. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you transfer trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Groningen to Gelsenkirchen.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Gelsenkirchen?

Main departure station: Gelsenkirchen Hbf

There is one train station in Gelsenkirchen.

All train stations in Gelsenkirchen:

  • Gelsenkirchen Hbf

Where is the train station in Groningen?

Main arrival station: Stationsweg 1012

Groningen has one train station.

Train stations in Groningen:

  • Stationsweg 1012

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