Emden to Groningen by train

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Overview: trains from Emden to Groningen

Find the key information for travelling by train from Emden to Groningen, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:17 View journey
Last train 21:17 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 24m View journey
Distance (km) 46
Trains / day 20 View all
Cheapest journey £24.20 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 59m
Train operators 11

Emden to Groningen by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Emden to Groningen? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 46 kilometres.

Train cost between Emden and Groningen

Average fares along this route:

  • The cheapest ticket price: £24.20

  • Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:

Finding cheap train tickets

Booking in advance is clearly one of the easiest ways to save on tickets. Follow these other tips to find cheap train tickets for travel in Europe:

  • Opt for the basic, “no-frills” class of service (which is still sure to deliver a comfortable ride)

  • Travel with a budget train operator

  • Consider choosing a rail pass if you plan to travel extensively

  • Book off-peak fares (tickets are cheaper midweek and outside peak hours)

  • Select a non-flexible fare

  • Ride slower trains as opposed to the pricier high-speed fares

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Emden to Groningen daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Groningen on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 20 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 05:17: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 20:52: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 05:52: departure of first train on weekends

  • 21:17: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 41 minutes: frequency of train departures

Average train travel time and distance from Emden to Groningen

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 1 hour and 24 minutes, spanning 46 kilometres in total.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Emden and Groningen?

You can secure tickets for travel between Emden and Groningen up to 4 and a half months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Maximising your travels to Groningen

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Groningen.

FAQs about the train journey from Emden to Groningen

Want to know more about your journey from Emden to Groningen? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The distance between Emden and Groningen is 46 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.