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Trip Summary
There are 51 daily trains from Giessen to Groningen. Traveling by train from Giessen to Groningen usually takes around 8 hours and 46 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 6 hours and 36 minutes.
Distance | 203 mi (327 km) |
Fastest train | 6h 36m |
Lowest price | €36.68 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Giessen to Groningen?
2 train services operate from Giessen to Groningen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 36 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 36 | 8h 8m | €103.04 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 18 | 10h 52m | €104.00 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Giessen to Groningen start from €68, and on average cost . Daily there are 18 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Groningen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Giessen leaves from Watzenborn-Steinberg and one other station. And in Groningen trains arrive at Groningen Europapark and 2 other train stations.
From Giessen to Groningen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 10 hours and 52 minutes. If you are looking to get to Groningen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 6 hours and 36 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Giessen and Groningen is approximately 203 miles, or 327 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours and 46 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 36 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.
Friday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Giessen to Groningen. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Friday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Giessen at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 21:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 51 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Groningen to Giessen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Giessen?
Main departure station: Gießen Erdkauter Weg
There are two stations in Giessen where you can board the train to Groningen.
All train stations in Giessen:
Gießen Erdkauter Weg
Watzenborn-Steinberg
Where is the train station in Groningen?
Main arrival station: Groningen Europapark
There are more train stations and stops in Groningen than most cities. Most trains from Giessen will stop at one (or more) of the 4 following stations in Groningen:
Train stations in Groningen:
Groningen Europapark
Groningen Noord
Stationsweg 1012
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