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Trip Summary
There are usually 397 daily train trips available from Groningen to Aalen. Traveling by train from Groningen to Aalen usually takes 11 hours and 20 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 8 hours and 44 minutes.
| Distance | 339 mi (546 km) |
| Fastest train | 8h 44m |
| Lowest price | $41.78 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 4 |
Which train should you take from Groningen to Aalen?
There are 4 train lines with service from Groningen to Aalen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 261 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 11h 38m | $41.78 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 147 | 10h 54m | $96.77 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 261 | 11h 34m | $83.33 |
| Non-federally owned railway company | 4 | 12h 1m | $45.64 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Groningen to Aalen start from $42, and on average cost . Daily there are 261 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Aalen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Groningen leaves from Groningen Noord and 3 other stations. And in Aalen trains arrive at Unterkochen and 3 other train stations.
From Groningen to Aalen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 11 hours and 34 minutes. If you are looking to get to Aalen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 8 hours and 44 minutes.
Non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Groningen to Aalen start from $42, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 Non-federally owned railway company schedules to Aalen. Non-federally owned railway company in Groningen leaves from Groningen Noord . And in Aalen trains arrive at Unterkochen and 3 other train stations.
From Groningen to Aalen train travel on Non-federally owned railway company takes 12 hours and 1 minutes. If you are looking to get to Aalen faster, Non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 8 hours and 44 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Groningen and Aalen is approximately 339 miles, or 546 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 11 hours and 20 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 8 hours and 44 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 Groningen to Aalen tend to have the most passengers on Tuesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Tuesday. 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 Tuesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Groningen at 1:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. 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 397 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 Aalen 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 Aalen?
Main arrival station: Goldshöfe
There are more train stations and stops in Aalen than most cities. Most trains from Groningen will stop at one (or more) of the 4 following stations in Aalen:
All train stations in Aalen:
Goldshöfe
Hofen(b Aalen)
Unterkochen
Wasseralfingen
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