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Kunsthaus Zürich
Switzerland's leading art museum with major works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art, including Monet, Giacometti, and important Swiss collections.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Groningen to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Groningen to Zurich will cost around $137 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $60.
It's difficult to get from Groningen to Zurich without transferring at least 4 times.
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Trains from Groningen to Zurich run on average 10 times per day, taking around 9h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $82 but you can travel from only $22 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:08. The fastest train covers the 413 miles (666 km) distance in 8h 6m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Groningen to Zurich.
The table below shows live departures for Groningen to Zurich trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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RE 6116 · IC 3617 · ICE 121 · ICE 279 | On time 5:05 AM Groningen Europapark | 9h55 | 3:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
RE 6116 · IC 3617 · ICE 121 · ICE 915 | 5:05 AM Groningen Europapark | 9h21 | 2:26 PM Zurich HB | 5 transfers | |
RE 6116 · IC 3617 · ICE 121 · ICE 27 | 5:05 AM Groningen Europapark | 11h21 | 4:26 PM Zurich HB | 6 transfers | |
IC 516 · IC 3617 · ICE 121 · ICE 915 | 5:18 AM Groningen station | 9h08 | 2:26 PM Zurich HB | 5 transfers | |
IC 516 · IC 3617 · ICE 121 · ICE 279 | On time 5:18 AM Groningen station | 9h42 | 3:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
IC 516 · IC 3617 · ICE 121 · ICE 27 | 5:18 AM Groningen station | 11h08 | 4:26 PM Zurich HB | 6 transfers | |
RE 6118 · IC 17915 · 20203 · ICE 105 | On time 5:32 AM Groningen station | 10h28 | 4:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
RE 6118 · IC 17915 · 20203 · ICE 105 | On time 5:32 AM Groningen station | 10h28 | 4:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
RE 6118 · IC 17915 · 20203 · ICE 105 | On time 5:35 AM Groningen Europapark | 10h25 | 4:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
RE 6118 · IC 17915 · 20203 · ICE 105 | On time 5:35 AM Groningen Europapark | 10h25 | 4:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
20104 · 4411 · ICE 577 · ICE 107 | 5:40 AM Groningen Europapark | 12h20 | 6:00 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
IC 520 · ICE 225 · ECE 5+ TGV 9213 | 6:18 AM Groningen station | 10h08 | 4:26 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
RE 6124 · IC 3625 · ICE 225 · ECE 5 | 7:05 AM Groningen Europapark | 9h21 | 4:26 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
37617 · IC 524 · IC 3625 · ICE 225 | 7:10 AM Groningen Europapark | 9h16 | 4:26 PM Zurich HB | 5 transfers | |
IC 524 · IC 3625 · ICE 225 · ICE 29 | 7:18 AM Groningen station | 11h08 | 6:26 PM Zurich HB | 6 transfers | |
IC 524 · IC 3625 · ICE 225 · ECE 5 | 7:18 AM Groningen station | 9h08 | 4:26 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
IC 528 · ICE 123 · ICE 919 · ICE 73 | 8:18 AM Groningen station | 10h08 | 6:26 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
IC 528 · ICE 123 · ICE 373 | 8:18 AM Groningen station | 10h42 | 7:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
IC 528 · ICE 123 · ICE 919 · ICE 73 | 8:18 AM Groningen station | 10h08 | 6:26 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
RE 6132 · IC 3633 · ICE 123 · ICE 919 | 9:05 AM Groningen Europapark | 9h21 | 6:26 PM Zurich HB | 5 transfers | |
RE 6132 · IC 3633 · ICE 123 · ICE 373 | 9:05 AM Groningen Europapark | 9h55 | 7:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
RE 6132 · IC 3633 · ICE 123 · ICE 919 | 9:05 AM Groningen Europapark | 9h21 | 6:26 PM Zurich HB | 5 transfers | |
37625 · IC 532 · IC 3633 · ICE 123 | 9:10 AM Groningen Europapark | 9h16 | 6:26 PM Zurich HB | 6 transfers | |
37625 · IC 532 · IC 3633 · ICE 123 | 9:10 AM Groningen Europapark | 9h50 | 7:00 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
37625 · IC 532 · IC 3633 · ICE 123 | 9:10 AM Groningen Europapark | 11h16 | 8:26 PM Zurich HB | 7 transfers | |
37625 · IC 532 · IC 3633 · ICE 123 | 9:10 AM Groningen Europapark | 9h16 | 6:26 PM Zurich HB | 6 transfers | |
IC 532 · IC 3633 · ICE 123 · ICE 373 | 9:18 AM Groningen station | 9h42 | 7:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
IC 532 · IC 3633 · ICE 123 · ICE 919 | 9:18 AM Groningen station | 9h08 | 6:26 PM Zurich HB | 5 transfers | |
IC 532 · IC 3633 · ICE 123 · ICE 229 | 9:18 AM Groningen station | 11h08 | 8:26 PM Zurich HB | 6 transfers | |
IC 532 · IC 3633 · ICE 123 · ICE 919 | 9:18 AM Groningen station | 9h08 | 6:26 PM Zurich HB | 5 transfers | |
IC 532 · IC 3633 · ICE 123 · ICE 229 | 9:18 AM Groningen station | 11h08 | 8:26 PM Zurich HB | 6 transfers | |
37628 · 20112 · IC 2039 · ICE 7 | 9:19 AM Groningen Europapark | 11h07 | 8:26 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
RE 6134 · IC 17931 · 20211 · ICE 109 | 9:32 AM Groningen station | 11h28 | 9:00 PM Zurich HB | 6 transfers | |
RE 6134 · IC 17931 · 20211 · ICE 109 | On time 9:32 AM Groningen station | 10h28 | 8:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
RE 6134 · IC 17931 · 20211 · ICE 109 | On time 9:35 AM Groningen Europapark | 10h25 | 8:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
RE 6134 · IC 17931 · 20211 · ICE 109 | 9:35 AM Groningen Europapark | 11h25 | 9:00 PM Zurich HB | 6 transfers | |
IC 536 · ICE 125 · ICE 375 · IC 787 | 10:18 AM Groningen station | 10h42 | 9:00 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
IC 536 · ICE 125 · ICE 1011 · ICE 7 | 10:18 AM Groningen station | 10h08 | 8:26 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
RE 6140 · IC 3641 · ICE 125 · ICE 1011 | 11:05 AM Groningen Europapark | 9h21 | 8:26 PM Zurich HB | 5 transfers | |
RE 6140 · IC 3641 · ICE 125 · ICE 375 | 11:05 AM Groningen Europapark | 9h55 | 9:00 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
37633 · IC 540 · IC 3641 · ICE 125 | 11:10 AM Groningen Europapark | 9h16 | 8:26 PM Zurich HB | 6 transfers | |
37633 · IC 540 · IC 3641 · ICE 125 | 11:10 AM Groningen Europapark | 9h50 | 9:00 PM Zurich HB | 5 transfers | |
IC 540 · IC 3641 · ICE 125 · ICE 927 | 11:18 AM Groningen station | 11h08 | 10:26 PM Zurich HB | 6 transfers | |
IC 540 · IC 3641 · ICE 125 · ICE 375 | 11:18 AM Groningen station | 9h42 | 9:00 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
IC 540 · IC 3641 · ICE 125 · ICE 1011 | 11:18 AM Groningen station | 9h08 | 8:26 PM Zurich HB | 5 transfers | |
RE 6142 · IC 17939 · 20215 · ICE 201 | 11:32 AM Groningen station | 10h28 | 10:00 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
RE 6142 · IC 17939 · 20215 · ICE 201 | 11:35 AM Groningen Europapark | 10h25 | 10:00 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
37640 · 20118 · 4423 · ICE 773 | 12:17 PM Groningen station | 11h44 | 12:01 AM Zurich HB | 6 transfers | |
IC 544 · ICE 127 · ICE 1013 · ICE 75 | 12:18 PM Groningen station | 10h08 | 10:26 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
IC 544 · ICE 127 · ICE 377 · IC 837 | 12:18 PM Groningen station | 10h43 | 11:01 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
37640 · 20118 · 4423 · ICE 773 | 12:19 PM Groningen Europapark | 11h42 | 12:01 AM Zurich HB | 6 transfers | |
RE 6148 · IC 3649 · ICE 127 · ICE 1013 | 1:05 PM Groningen Europapark | 9h21 | 10:26 PM Zurich HB | 5 transfers | |
RE 6148 · IC 3649 · ICE 127 · ICE 377 | 1:05 PM Groningen Europapark | 9h56 | 11:01 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
37641 · IC 548 · IC 3649 · ICE 127 | 1:10 PM Groningen Europapark | 9h51 | 11:01 PM Zurich HB | 5 transfers | |
37641 · IC 548 · IC 3649 · ICE 127 | 1:10 PM Groningen Europapark | 9h16 | 10:26 PM Zurich HB | 6 transfers | |
IC 548 · IC 3649 · ICE 127 · ICE 1013 | 1:18 PM Groningen station | 9h08 | 10:26 PM Zurich HB | 5 transfers | |
IC 548 · IC 3649 · ICE 127 · ICE 377 | 1:18 PM Groningen station | 9h43 | 11:01 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
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Trains from Groningen to Zurich with Deutsche Bahn. Night trains available on this route with Deutsche Bahn. High-speed trains available on this route with Deutsche Bahn. Regional trains available on this route with Deutsche Bahn. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Switzerland's leading art museum with major works from the Middle Ages to contemporary art, including Monet, Giacometti, and important Swiss collections.
National museum in a castle-like building near the main station. It offers essential insight into Swiss cultural history, design, and nationhood.
Remarkable private collection in a villa, featuring Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and early modern masterpieces in an intimate lakeside setting.
Zurich's famous old town shopping street links the main station to the lake. It is ideal for strolling, people-watching, and seeing the city's polished center.
Historic riverside old town with lanes, guild houses, churches, and viewpoints. It is the essential area for Zurich's medieval atmosphere.
Beautiful lakeside promenade lined with trees, gardens, and views across Lake Zurich. Perfect for a scenic walk in any season.
Sliced veal in a creamy white wine and mushroom sauce, usually served with rösti. It is Zurich’s signature dish and a classic in traditional brasseries.
Pan-fried grated potato cake with a crisp crust and soft center. A Swiss staple closely tied to Zurich and often served with meat, eggs, or cheese.
Swiss cheese fondue made by melting local cheeses with wine and garlic, then dipping bread. It is a beloved cold-weather social meal across Zurich.
Refined Swiss fine dining in a historic setting, led by a renowned chef. Known for modern tasting menus and polished service.
Historic casual restaurant by Lake Zurich, known for Zürich classics like rösti and veal dishes in a traditional guild-house setting.
Elegant old-town restaurant with classic Swiss and French cuisine. A strong choice for fondue, seasonal dishes, and a formal atmosphere.
Zurich is pricier than most European cities. Hotels, dining, and local transit are costly, though supermarkets and takeaway spots can help lower daily spend.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent service. Small rounding is common in cafes and taxis.
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Most Groningen to Zurich trains use the Groningen to Zürich HB station pair, with some services arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen. Use this guide to compare Groningen and Zurich train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Groningen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: De Drie Gezusters, Mr. Mofongo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Groningen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Groningen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Groningen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Groningen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Groningen: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Groningen Hotel, The Student Hotel Groningen, City Hotel Groningen.
Groningen Europapark is 1 km from Groningen city centre. Public transport options include:
Groningen Europapark has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Groningen Europapark.
ATMs are available at Groningen Europapark.
Available at Groningen Europapark: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Groningen Europapark: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Groningen Europapark.
Groningen Noord is 1 km from Groningen city centre. Public transport options include:
Groningen Noord has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Groningen Noord.
Available at Groningen Noord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Groningen Noord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Groningen Noord: Ramps.
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Zürich Stadelhofen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Outback Lodge, Tibits
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Stadelhofen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Stadelhofen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Opera Zurich, Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich, Hotel Seehof.
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