How to travel from Zurich to Groningen

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Compare train and bus for Zurich to Groningen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €50. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €50, and a train costs an average of €71.

Distance: 413 miles (666 km)

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€112

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€71

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11h 33m

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11h 3m

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13h 24m

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12h 54m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.7 - 1.7kg

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from Zurich to Groningen

How to get from Zurich to Groningen by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Zurich to Groningen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
07:25PM22h55
Zurich
06:20PMGroningen
$931One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
07:25PM22h55
Zurich
06:20PMGroningen
$931One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
02:50PM22h35
Zurich
01:25PMGroningen
$1121One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Groningen

Travel to Groningen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zurich to Groningen.

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There are 2 options to travel between Zurich and Groningen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Groningen is a bus with an average price of $63 (€49).

This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Groningen:

A bus is $28 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Groningen costing on average $90 (€71).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Groningen is by train with an average journey time of 9h 43m.

Other travel options to Groningen take longer:

Bus takes on average 18h 51m.

The distance from Zurich to Groningen is approximately 413 miles (666 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Groningen is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Groningen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Groningen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Groningen Noord.
  • Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Groningen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurowings to go to Groningen by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Groningen by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SBB to go to Groningen by train.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Groningen often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, Hamburg, Bremen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Groningen and these popular destinations at a great price.

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