The cheapest and fastest trains from Zwolle to Groningen
Cheapest price
23S$
Average price
23S$
Fastest journey
56 m
Average duration
1 h
Trains per day
15
Distance
85 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zwolle to Groningen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zwolle to Groningen will cost around 23S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 23S$.
Of the 15 trains that leave Zwolle for Groningen every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 85 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 2 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
SPR 61197:53 AM1h02Zwolle station8:55 AMGroningen Europapark23 S$1One-way0 changes
SPR 61238:53 AM1h02Zwolle station9:55 AMGroningen Europapark23 S$1One-way0 changes
SPR 61218:23 AM1h02Zwolle station9:25 AMGroningen Europapark23 S$1One-way0 changes
IC 721+
ST 376288:16 AM1h03Zwolle station9:19 AMGroningen Europapark23 S$1One-way1 change
IC 523+
ST 376308:46 AM1h03Zwolle station9:49 AMGroningen Europapark23 S$1One-way1 change
IC 5238:46 AM0h56Zwolle station9:42 AMGroningen station23 S$1One-way0 changes
IC 7218:16 AM0h56Zwolle station9:12 AMGroningen station23 S$1One-way0 changes
SPR 61197:53 AM1h02Zwolle station8:55 AMGroningen Europapark23 S$1One-way0 changes
SPR 61238:53 AM1h02Zwolle station9:55 AMGroningen Europapark23 S$1One-way0 changes
SPR 61218:23 AM1h02Zwolle station9:25 AMGroningen Europapark23 S$1One-way0 changes
Live departures
Zwolle to Groningen train times
The table below shows live departures for Zwolle to Groningen trains for today, Monday, 29 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SPR 6157+ ST 37861 | 5:23 PM Zwolle station | 1h15 | 6:38 PM Groningen Noord | 1 change | |
SPR 6157 | 5:23 PM Zwolle station | 1h05 | 6:28 PM Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 6157 | 5:23 PM Zwolle station | 1h02 | 6:25 PM Groningen Europapark | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 559+ ST 37666 | 5:46 PM Zwolle station | 1h03 | 6:49 PM Groningen Europapark | 1 change | |
IC 559 | 5:46 PM Zwolle station | 0h56 | 6:42 PM Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 559+ ST 37663 | 5:46 PM Zwolle station | 1h05 | 6:51 PM Groningen Noord | 1 change | |
| Tuesday, 30 June | |||||
SPR 6119 | 7:53 AM Zwolle station | 1h02 | 8:55 AM Groningen Europapark | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 6119 | 7:53 AM Zwolle station | 1h05 | 8:58 AM Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 6119+ ST 37823 | 7:53 AM Zwolle station | 1h15 | 9:08 AM Groningen Noord | 1 change | |
IC 721 | 8:16 AM Zwolle station | 0h56 | 9:12 AM Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 721+ ST 37628 | 8:16 AM Zwolle station | 1h03 | 9:19 AM Groningen Europapark | 1 change | |
IC 721+ ST 37625 | 8:16 AM Zwolle station | 1h05 | 9:21 AM Groningen Noord | 1 change | |
SPR 6121 | 8:23 AM Zwolle station | 1h05 | 9:28 AM Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 6121 | 8:23 AM Zwolle station | 1h02 | 9:25 AM Groningen Europapark | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 6121+ ST 37825 | 8:23 AM Zwolle station | 1h15 | 9:38 AM Groningen Noord | 1 change | |
IC 523 | 8:46 AM Zwolle station | 0h56 | 9:42 AM Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 523+ ST 37627 | 8:46 AM Zwolle station | 1h05 | 9:51 AM Groningen Noord | 1 change | |
IC 523+ ST 37630 | 8:46 AM Zwolle station | 1h03 | 9:49 AM Groningen Europapark | 1 change | |
SPR 6123 | 8:53 AM Zwolle station | 1h02 | 9:55 AM Groningen Europapark | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 6123 | 8:53 AM Zwolle station | 1h05 | 9:58 AM Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 6123+ ST 37827 | 8:53 AM Zwolle station | 1h15 | 10:08 AM Groningen Noord | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zwolle to Groningen
Trains from Zwolle to Groningen run on average 82 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 45S$ if you book in advance.
There are 81 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 85 km distance in 56m.
Distance 85 km |
Average train duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price 45S$ |
Trains per day 82 |
Direct trains 81 |
Fastest train 56m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Zwolle to Groningen trainsIntercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Zwolle and Groningen from 45S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Zwolle to Groningen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zwolle to Groningen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Groningen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zwolle and Groningen
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours. Access via Stationsplein
- De Librije
- Restaurant Poppe
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps, restrooms
- €0.70
- Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Ter Borch
- Hotel Lumen Zwolle
- Bilderberg Grand Hotel Wientjes
- Located in the main hall
- 5,800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-12 for regional trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Intercity and regional services
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Stationsweg
- De Drie Gezusters
- Mr. Mofongo
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- €0.70
- NH Groningen Hotel
- The Student Hotel Groningen
- City Hotel Groningen
- Located in the main hall
- 6500 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: regional train platforms
- Hall 3: bus connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: NS services to various destinations
- Parking is available near the station, with spaces for both short-term and long-term parking
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps
- Free of charge
- 80 places, covered
- The station is a small regional station with two platforms and a simple layout.
- Bus: Line 3, Line 4
- Train: Arriva services to Groningen Central and Delfzijl
