The average train between Groningen and Basel takes 8h 44m and the fastest train takes 7h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Groningen to Basel. 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 5 times a day between Groningen and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Groningen is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Basel at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 8h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Groningen to Basel? 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 Groningen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Groningen station and arriving at Basel station via Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
Groningen to Basel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
Groningen to Basel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
Book your Groningen to Basel train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and ÖBB EuroCity.
The distance between Groningen and Basel is 633.5 km. The road distance is 830 km.
You can take a train from Groningen to Basel Bad Bf via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, Frankfurt, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 47m.