Hanover to Groningen by train

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Overview: trains from Hanover to Groningen

Find the key information for travelling by train from Hanover 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 00:20 View journey
Last train 23:49 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 36m View journey
Distance (km) 233
Trains / day 12 View all
Cheapest journey €27.49 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 49m
Train operators 10

Explore Hanover to Groningen by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Hanover to Groningen aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Hanover and Groningen

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically €27.31, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of €30, and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to €20.

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Train schedule for travel between Hanover and Groningen

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 12 trains make this journey of 233 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Hanover is at 00:20 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 22:50.

During the weekend, 00:20 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:49 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 1 hour and 11 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Hanover to Groningen

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 3 hours and 36 minutes, spanning 233 kilometres in total.

How far in advance Hanover and Groningen tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Hanover and Groningen are available 11 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Learn more about train travel from Hanover to Groningen

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Hanover and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Groningen city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Hanover to Groningen

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

The total distance from Hanover to Groningen is 233 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.