There are 3 ways to get from Zwolle to Groningen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain Sprinter / ...
1h 5m€11–26Bus
- Take the bus from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum to Emmeloord, Busstationbus 641 / ...
- Take the bus from Emmeloord, Busstation to Groningen, Hoofdstation uitstaphalte NZbus 315 / ...
3h 17m€29–33Drive 96.6 km
- Drive from Zwolle to Groningencar 96.6 km
1h 22m€18–26
Zwolle to Groningen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zwolle to Groningen is to train which costs €11 - €26 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Zwolle to Groningen is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs €11 - €26.
No, there is no direct bus from Zwolle to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum and arriving at Groningen, Hoofdstation uitstaphalte NZ via Emmeloord, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zwolle and arriving at Groningen. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.
The distance between Zwolle and Groningen is 104 km. The road distance is 96.6 km.
The best way to get from Zwolle to Groningen without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs €11 - €26.
The train from Zwolle to Groningen takes 1h 5m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Zwolle to Groningen bus services, operated by RRReis, depart from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum station.
Zwolle to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Zwolle station.
The best way to get from Zwolle to Groningen is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs €11 - €26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €33 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Zwolle, Netherlands and Groningen, Netherlands?
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Zwolle to Groningen every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €11–26 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Arriva NL also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum to Groningen, Hoofdstation uitstaphalte NZ via Emmeloord, Busstation in around 3h 17m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–26
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +31 88 033 1360
- Website
- RRReis
Bus from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum to Emmeloord, Busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12
- Schedules at
- RRReis
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More Questions & Answers
Zwolle to Groningen bus services, operated by RRReis, arrive at Emmeloord, Busstation.
Zwolle to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zwolle to Groningen is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Zwolle to Groningen.
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