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Compare train and bus for Groningen to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Groningen to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $113 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $113, while a train costs an average of $187.
Distance: 413 miles (666 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$187 Average price | $113 Average price Cheapest | $238 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 44m Average total duration Fastest 9h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 43m Average total duration 18h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Groningen to Zurich
Compare the available ways to get from Groningen to Zurich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Groningen to Zurich:
A bus is $74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Zurich costing on average $187.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 43m.
Tickets start at around $187 compared to roughly $238 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $52. The journey takes 9h 14m versus 8h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Groningen to Zurich
How to get from Groningen to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Groningen to Zurich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 524 · IC 3625 · ICE 225 · ICE 297:18 AM 11h08 Groningen station 6:26 PM Zurich HB $155 1 One-way 6 transfers
Cheapest
IC 524 · IC 3625 · ICE 225 · ICE 297:18 AM 11h08 Groningen station 6:26 PM Zurich HB $155 1 One-way 6 transfers
Fastest
IC 524 · IC 3625 · ICE 225 · ECE 57:18 AM 9h08 Groningen station 4:26 PM Zurich HB $167 1 One-way 4 transfers
Other options
37617 · IC 524 · IC 3625 · ICE 2257:10 AM 9h16 Groningen Europapark 4:26 PM Zurich HB $167 1 One-way 5 transfers
RE 6124 · IC 3625 · ICE 225 · ECE 57:05 AM 9h21 Groningen Europapark 4:26 PM Zurich HB $167 1 One-way 4 transfers
IC 520 · ICE 225 · ECE 5+
TGV 92136:18 AM 10h08 Groningen station 4:26 PM Zurich HB $167 1 One-way 3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Groningen to Zurich:
A bus is $74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Zurich costing on average $187.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 43m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Groningen and Zurich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Groningen station and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Groningen, Centraal Station and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zurich by bus.
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