The cheapest and fastest trains from Copenhagen to Groningen
Cheapest price
€86
Average price
€136
Fastest journey
10 h 27 m
Average duration
10 h 39 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
474 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Copenhagen to Groningen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Copenhagen to Groningen will cost around €136 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €86.
It's difficult to get from Copenhagen to Groningen without transferring at least 3 times.
ICL 43 · IC 55761 · RE 11179 · ICE 207
ICL 43 · IC 55761 · RE 11179 · ICE 207
EC 393 · ICE 613 · RE 4418 · Bus 72013
EC 395 · ICE 615 · RE 4422 · Bus 72014
ICL 43 · IC 55761 · RE 11179 · ICE 207
EC 393 · ICE 613 · RE 4418 · Bus 72013
EC 395 · ICE 615 · RE 4422 · Bus 72014
ICL 43 · IC 55761 · RE 11179 · ICE 207
ICL 43 · IC 55761 · RE 11179 · ICE 207
ICL 43 · IC 55761 · RE 11179 · ICE 207Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Copenhagen to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a train costs an average of €58.
Distance: 474 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€111 Average price | €57 Average price Cheapest |
8h 48m Average total duration Fastest 8h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 4m Average total duration 9h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Copenhagen to Groningen train times
The table below shows live departures for Copenhagen to Groningen trains for today, Thursday, November 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 393 · ICE 613 · RE 4418 · Bus 72013 | On time 6:58 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 10h27 | 5:25 PM Groningen | 3 transfers | |
EC 395 · ICE 615 · RE 4422 · Bus 72014 | On time 8:58 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 10h27 | 7:25 PM Groningen | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Copenhagen to Groningen
Trains from Copenhagen to Groningen run on average 13 times per day, taking around 8h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €58 but you can travel from only €23 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:24, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 474 km distance in 10h 3m.
Distance 474 km |
Average train duration 8h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price €58 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 10h 3m |
First train 00:24 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Copenhagen to Groningen trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Copenhagen and Groningen from €23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Trains from Copenhagen to Groningen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Copenhagen 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
Popular train stations from Copenhagen to Groningen
- 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 4 rue de Compiègne as well as at 112 rue Maubeuge.
- Restaurant Frk. Barners Kælder
- Tivoli Food Hall
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- DKK 5
- Hotel Astoria
- Copenhagen Plaza Hotel
- Hotel Ansgar
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-13 for trains to Sweden, Germany, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: S-train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M3, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-train: Lines A, B, C, E, H
- 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 4 rue de Compiègne as well as at 112 rue Maubeuge.
- Restaurant Frk. Barners Kælder
- Tivoli Food Hall
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- DKK 5
- Hotel Skt. Petri
- Ibsens Hotel
- Hotel Kong Arthur
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 2,500 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for trains to Sweden, Germany, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: S-train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M1, Line M2
- S-train: Lines A, B, C, E, H
- Bus: Several lines available
- 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
- Parking is available near the station, with spaces for both short-term and long-term parking.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free of charge
- 80 places, covered
- The station is a small regional station with two platforms and a simple layout.
- Bus: Line 3, Line 4
- Train: Arriva services to Groningen Central and Delfzijl
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