The average train between Groningen and Zurich takes 10h 57m and the fastest train takes 9h 8m. 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 4 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 11:48 PM which arrives into Zurich at 3:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 10h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want 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 Zurich station via Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
Groningen to Zurich train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
Groningen to Zurich train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Groningen to Zurich train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Groningen and Zurich is 665.8 km. The road distance is 922 km.
You can take a train from Groningen to Zürich HB via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, Frankfurt, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Basel SBB in around 10h 28m.