The average train between Lucerne and Groningen takes 11h 13m and the fastest train takes 9h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne 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 4 times a day between Lucerne and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Groningen at 10:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 11h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Lucerne 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 Lucerne to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Groningen station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.
Lucerne to Groningen train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Groningen train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Groningen station.
Book your Lucerne to Groningen train tickets online with Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lucerne and Groningen is 697 km. The road distance is 924 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Groningen via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Düsseldorf Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 9h 51m.