The average train between Bern and Groningen takes 12h 25m and the fastest train takes 10h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern 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 4 hours between Bern and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Groningen at 2:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 12h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Bern to Groningen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bern to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Groningen station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
Bern to Groningen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Groningen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Groningen station.
The distance between Bern and Groningen is 700.1 km. The road distance is 934 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Groningen via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 10h 37m.