What is the cheapest way to get from Groningen to Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 130 and takes 15h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Groningen to Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from Groningen to Switzerland is to train and fly which takes 5h 46m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 330.

Is there a direct bus between Groningen and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Groningen station to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Groningen central station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Groningen and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, Frankfurt, Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.

How far is it from Groningen to Switzerland?

The distance between Groningen and Switzerland is 782 km. The road distance is 823.3 km.

How do I travel from Groningen to Switzerland without a car?

The best way to get from Groningen to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 10h 36m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 650.

How long does it take to get from Groningen to Switzerland?

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Groningen to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Switzerland bus from?

Groningen to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Groningen central station.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Switzerland train from?

Groningen to Switzerland train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.

Train or bus from Groningen to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Groningen to Switzerland is to train which takes 10h 36m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 130 and takes 15h 53m.

Where does the Groningen to Switzerland bus arrive?

Groningen to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Groningen to Switzerland train arrive?

Groningen to Switzerland train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zwolle station.

Can I drive from Groningen to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Switzerland is 823 km. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from Groningen to Switzerland.

How do I get a train ticket from Groningen to Switzerland?

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Groningen to Switzerland - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 12 ways to get from Groningen to Switzerland by train, plane, bus, night train, car, or car train

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Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
best
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
5h 46m
CHF 121–324
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N1386 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N831
15h 53m
CHF 69–123
Train
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
10h 36m
CHF 114–609
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the nighttrain from Arnhem Centraal to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
13h 28m
CHF 95–224
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
6h 7m
CHF 110–286
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
6h 5m
CHF 137–332
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen Europapark to Leer(Ostfriesl)train
2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRE - ZRH
7h 12m
CHF 127–388
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
4. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
8h 3m
CHF 132–284
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane AMS - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
8h 2m
CHF 89–311
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Groningen to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Hannover Hbf to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationcartrain
3. Drive from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Zurichcar
12h 24m
CHF 157–207
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the bus from Zwolle, Station to Apeldoorn, Stationbus 201 / ...
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zürich HBtrain
14h 8m
CHF 112–262
Drive 823.3 km
1. Drive from Groningen to Zurichcar 823.3 km
7h 59m
CHF 139–201

Groningen to Switzerland by train

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Distance: 781.9 km
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Switzerland?

You can take a train from Groningen to Zürich Stadelhofen via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, Frankfurt, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 10h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groningen central station to Zürich Stadelhofen via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich HB in around 15h 53m.

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Phone: +31 30 751 5155
Website: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Station

Ave. Duration: 2h 12m
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: CHF 22–50
Website: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Train from Groningen to Zwolle

Ave. Duration: 1h 5m
Frequency: Every 20 minutes
Estimated price: CHF 11–25
Website: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraal

Ave. Duration: 59 min
Frequency: Every 30 minutes
Estimated price: CHF 8–18
Website: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Train from Arnhem Centraal to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf

Ave. Duration: 2h 39m
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: CHF 35–80
Website: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Train from Frankfurt to Basel SBB

Ave. Duration: 4h 15m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: CHF 30–80
Website: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Train from Groningen to Zwolle

Ave. Duration: 1h 5m
Frequency: Every 20 minutes
Estimated price: CHF 11–25
Website: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraal

Ave. Duration: 59 min
Frequency: Every 30 minutes
Estimated price: CHF 8–18
Website: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Night train from Arnhem Centraal to Zuerich Hb

Ave. Duration: 10h 1m
Frequency: Twice daily
Estimated price: CHF 75–180
Website: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Station

Ave. Duration: 2h 12m
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: CHF 22–50
Website: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Station

Ave. Duration: 2h 12m
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: CHF 22–50
Website: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Train from Groningen Europapark to Leer(Ostfriesl)

Ave. Duration: 1h 2m
Frequency: Every 2 hours
Estimated price: CHF 7–16
Website: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Train from Groningen to Zwolle

Ave. Duration: 1h 5m
Frequency: Every 20 minutes
Estimated price: CHF 11–25
Website: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraal

Ave. Duration: 59 min
Frequency: Every 30 minutes
Estimated price: CHF 8–18
Website: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Station

Ave. Duration: 2h 12m
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: CHF 22–50
Website: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Train from Groningen to Zwolle

Ave. Duration: 1h 5m
Frequency: Every 20 minutes
Estimated price: CHF 11–25
Website: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Train from Arnhem Centraal to Zürich HB

Ave. Duration: 10h 1m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: CHF 85–190
Website: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

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