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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Ghent to Groningen
Cheapest price
£45
Average price
£45
Fastest journey
4 h 57 m
Average duration
4 h 57 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
310 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ghent to Groningen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ghent to Groningen will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.
Of the 1 trains that leave Ghent for Groningen every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 310 km distance in an average of 4 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 57 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Ghent to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 310 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£35 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Ghent to Groningen train times
The table below shows live departures for Ghent to Groningen trains for tomorrow, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:27 Ghent | 4h57 | 11:24 Groningen | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ghent to Groningen
Belgium
Netherlands
Trains from Ghent to Groningen run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:08, the last at 21:27. The fastest train covers the 310 km distance in 4h 45m.
Distance 310 km |
Average train duration 4h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 45m |
First train 01:08 |
Last train 21:27 |
Train companies: SNCB from Ghent to Groningen trainsSNCB trains will get you between Ghent and Groningen from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ghent to Groningen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ghent to Groningen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Groningen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ghent and Groningen
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Koningin Maria Hendrikaplein.
- De Graslei
- Restaurant Patrick Foley's
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- NH Gent Sint Pieters
- Hotel Carlton
- Astoria Hotel Gent
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 7-12 for regional and local trains
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Stationsweg.
- De Drie Gezusters
- Mr. Mofongo
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.70
- NH Groningen Hotel
- The Student Hotel Groningen
- City Hotel Groningen
- Located in the main hall
- 6500 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: regional train platforms
- Hall 3: bus connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: NS services to various destinations
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