The average train between Groningen and Bern takes 11h 10m and the fastest train takes 9h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Groningen to Bern. 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 Groningen and Bern. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Groningen is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Bern at 2:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 11h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Groningen to Bern? 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 Bern. However, there are services departing from Groningen station and arriving at Bern station via Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
Groningen to Bern train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
Groningen to Bern train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Bern station.
The distance between Groningen and Bern is 700.1 km. The road distance is 934 km.
You can take a train from Groningen to Bern via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, Frankfurt, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Basel SBB in around 10h 40m.