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Trip Summary
There are 80 daily trains from Groningen to Erkrath. Traveling by train from Groningen to Erkrath usually takes around 5 hours and 45 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can make the trip in 3 hours and 51 minutes.
| Distance | 139 mi (223 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 51m |
| Lowest price | €21.38 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Groningen to Erkrath?
2 train services operate from Groningen to Erkrath. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 79 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 2 | 6h 8m | €36.12 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 79 | 5h 45m | €46.05 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Groningen to Erkrath start from €19, and on average cost . Daily there are 79 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Erkrath. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Groningen leaves from Groningen Europapark and 2 other stations. And in Erkrath trains arrive at Erkrath-Nord and one other train station.
From Groningen to Erkrath train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 5 hours and 45 minutes. If you are looking to get to Erkrath faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 51 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 50 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Erkrath.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Groningen and Erkrath is approximately 139 miles, or 223 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 45 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 51 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.
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Groningen to Erkrath. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Groningen at 01:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. 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 80 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 Erkrath to Groningen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Groningen?
Main departure station: Groningen Noord
Groningen has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Erkrath.
All train stations in Groningen:
Groningen Noord
Groningen Europapark
Train Station
Where is the train station in Erkrath?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Erkrath receives travelers from Groningen at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Erkrath:
Train Station
Erkrath-Nord
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