The average train between Geneva and Groningen takes 16h 22m and the fastest train takes 12h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Geneva to Groningen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Geneva and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Geneva is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Groningen at 2:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Bellegarde and take an average of 16h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Geneva to Groningen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Geneva station and arriving at Groningen station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 22m.
Geneva to Groningen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bellegarde station.
Geneva to Groningen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Groningen station.
Book your Geneva to Groningen train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Geneva and Groningen is 780.8 km. The road distance is 1,296 km.
You can take a train from Genève to Groningen via Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Rotterdam Centraal, and Gouda in around 12h 15m.