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Trip Summary
You can pick from 114 daily train trips between Groningen and Giessen. The average train journey from Groningen to Giessen takes 8 hours and 52 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 6 hours and 23 minutes.
Distance | 203 mi (327 km) |
Fastest train | 6h 23m |
Lowest price | €28.77 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Groningen to Giessen?
There are 3 train lines with service from Groningen to Giessen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 68 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 52 | 8h 20m | €96.47 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 68 | 9h 22m | €74.87 |
Non-federally owned railway company | 2 | 8h 13m | €33.93 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Groningen to Giessen start from €29, and on average cost . Daily there are 68 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Giessen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Groningen leaves from Groningen Noord and 3 other stations. And in Giessen trains arrive at Watzenborn-Steinberg and 3 other train stations.
From Groningen to Giessen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 9 hours and 22 minutes. If you are looking to get to Giessen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 6 hours and 23 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 38 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Giessen.
Non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Groningen to Giessen start from €34, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Non-federally owned railway company schedules to Giessen. Non-federally owned railway company in Groningen leaves from Groningen Noord . And in Giessen trains arrive at Gießen Licher Str .
From Groningen to Giessen train travel on Non-federally owned railway company takes 8 hours and 13 minutes. If you are looking to get to Giessen faster, Non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 6 hours and 23 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Groningen and Giessen is approximately 203 miles, or 327 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours and 52 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 23 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 from Groningen to Giessen are the most crowded on Saturday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Sunday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Groningen at 01:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. 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 114 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 Giessen to Groningen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Groningen?
Main departure station: Groningen Europapark
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 4 stops and stations in Groningen where you can board the train.
All train stations in Groningen:
Groningen Europapark
Groningen Noord
Train Station
Stationsweg 1012
Where is the train station in Giessen?
Main arrival station: Watzenborn-Steinberg
There are more train stations and stops in Giessen than most cities. Most trains from Groningen will stop at one (or more) of the 4 following stations in Giessen:
Train stations in Giessen:
Watzenborn-Steinberg
Gießen Erdkauter Weg
Gießen Licher Str
Gießen
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