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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Groningen

Showing times and prices for 23 Mar

Cheapest price

£64

Average price

£71

Fastest journey

4 h 1 m

Average duration

4 h 27 m

Trains per day

Distance

256 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Groningen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest

ICE 220

08:414h01

Cologne Hbf

12:42Groningen station

£641One-way

2 changes

Cheapest

ICE 220

08:415h41

Cologne Hbf

14:22Groningen Noord

£641One-way

2 changes

Cheapest

ICE 220

08:414h41

Cologne Hbf

13:22Groningen Noord

£641One-way

3 changes

Cheapest

ICE 220

08:415h01

Cologne Hbf

13:42Groningen station

£641One-way

1 change

RE 63811

08:495h33

Cologne Hbf

14:22Groningen Noord

£731One-way

4 changes

Cologne to Groningen train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday 23 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
FlixTrain FlixTrain FlixTrainFlixTrain	08:28 Cologne Hbf	8h52	17:20 Groningen, Centraal Station	1 change
Deutsche Bahn ICE 220 Deutsche BahnICE 220	08:41 Cologne Hbf	4h01	12:42 Groningen station	2 changes
Deutsche Bahn ICE 220 Deutsche BahnICE 220	08:41 Cologne Hbf	5h41	14:22 Groningen Noord	2 changes
Deutsche Bahn ICE 220 Deutsche BahnICE 220	08:41 Cologne Hbf	4h41	13:22 Groningen Noord	3 changes
Deutsche Bahn ICE 220 Deutsche BahnICE 220	08:41 Cologne Hbf	5h01	13:42 Groningen station	1 change
Deutsche Bahn with connection RE 63811 Deutsche BahnRE 63811	08:49 Cologne Hbf	5h33	14:22 Groningen Noord	4 changes
Deutsche Bahn with connection RE 63811 Deutsche BahnRE 63811	08:49 Cologne Hbf	4h53	13:42 Groningen station	3 changes
Deutsche Bahn ICE 128 Deutsche BahnICE 128	10:41 Cologne Hbf	5h01	15:42 Groningen station	1 change
Deutsche Bahn ICE 128 Deutsche BahnICE 128	10:41 Cologne Hbf	4h01	14:42 Groningen station	2 changes
Deutsche Bahn ICE 128 Deutsche BahnICE 128	10:41 Cologne Hbf	5h41	16:22 Groningen Noord	2 changes
Deutsche Bahn ICE 128 Deutsche BahnICE 128	10:41 Cologne Hbf	4h41	15:22 Groningen Noord	3 changes
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cologne to Groningen

Trains from Cologne to Groningen run on average 18 times per day, taking around 5h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £16 by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £16

Distance

255 km

Average train duration

5h 33m

Cheapest ticket price

£17

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

4h 0m

First train

02:58

Last train

20:46

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £16

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH and National Express trains Cologne to Groningen

For as little as £18 you can travel by train to Groningen from Cologne with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH and National Express. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.

Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains from Cologne to Groningen. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.

Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Groningen train information:

Average Duration: 4 h 11 min
Cheapest Price: £18
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 1 a day

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance train provider operating over 550 trains per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates train services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express trains have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most trains come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your train between Cologne and Groningen, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Train information from Cologne to Groningen with National Express:

Average Duration: 4 h 19 min
Cheapest Price: £88
National Express frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Cologne to Groningen train

FAQs: Travel by train from Cologne to Groningen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Groningen.

Cheap train tickets from Cologne to Groningen can start from as little as £18 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cologne to Groningen is £35; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Cologne to Groningen is 4 h 10 min to travel the 158 mile long journey, with around there are 29 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Cologne to Groningen leaves at 00: 13. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Cologne to Groningen leaves at 23: 30.

There are 29 trains a day from Cologne to Groningen which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn or National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best Cologne to Groningen train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Deutsche Bahn or National Express. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services between Cologne and Groningen to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 30.

A trip to Groningen from Cologne is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 10 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Cologne to Groningen is October.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Cologne and Groningen including taking a train or coach.