The average train between Zurich and Groningen takes 18h 17m and the fastest train takes 18h 11m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Zurich 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 week between Zurich and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 3:59 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Zurich is at 4:01 PM which arrives into Groningen at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 18h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Groningen station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 17m.
Zurich to Groningen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Groningen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Groningen station.
Book your Zurich to Groningen train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Zurich and Groningen is 665.8 km. The road distance is 917 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Groningen via Köln Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 9h 58m.