Groningen to Oldenburg by train

Travelling by train from Groningen to Oldenburg

Ready to travel from Groningen to Oldenburg by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost for travel between Groningen and Oldenburg

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is AU$41.61, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 9 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Groningen to Oldenburg train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Groningen to Oldenburg is at 05:09 and the last is at 21:57. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 06:30 and the last one is at 21:57. You can expect 28 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 19 minutes.

Train travel time and distance from Groningen to Oldenburg

Trains can complete this route in as little as 1 hour and 45 minutes. The total distance travelled is 111 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Groningen to Oldenburg trains

Tickets for travel to Oldenburg along this route are available for purchase 9 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Learn even more about travelling from Groningen to Oldenburg by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Oldenburg.