The average train between Basel and Groningen takes 9h 1m and the fastest train takes 7h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Groningen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Basel and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Groningen at 10:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 9h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Groningen station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
Basel to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Groningen station.
Book your Basel to Groningen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Groningen is 633.5 km. The road distance is 827 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Groningen via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Düsseldorf Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 8h 10m.