The average train between Groningen and Zurich takes 12h 40m and the fastest train takes 10h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Groningen to Zurich. 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 5 times a day between Groningen and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Groningen is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Zurich at 4:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 12h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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10h 42m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Groningen to Zurich? 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 Groningen to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Groningen station and arriving at Zürich HB station via Zwolle station, Arnhem Centraal station, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station and Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
Groningen to Zurich train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
Groningen to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
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The distance between Groningen and Zurich is 665.8 km. The road distance is 823 km.
You can take a train from Groningen to Zürich HB via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 10h 30m.