What is the cheapest way to get from Groningen to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 100 and takes 14h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Groningen to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Groningen to Basel is to train and fly which takes 5h 37m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct bus between Groningen and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Groningen station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Groningen central station and arriving at Basel SBB via Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Groningen and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

How far is it from Groningen to Basel?

The distance between Groningen and Basel is 781 km. The road distance is 781.5 km.

How do I travel from Groningen to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Groningen to Basel without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 37m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 290.

How long does it take to get from Groningen to Basel?

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Groningen to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Basel bus from?

Groningen to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Groningen central station.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Basel train from?

Groningen to Basel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.

Train or bus from Groningen to Basel?

The best way to get from Groningen to Basel is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 37m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 100 and takes 14h 40m.

Where does the Groningen to Basel bus arrive?

Groningen to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Groningen to Basel train arrive?

Groningen to Basel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zwolle station.

Can I drive from Groningen to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Basel is 781 km. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Groningen to Basel.

How do I get a bus ticket from Groningen to Basel?

Book your Groningen to Basel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1260+ hotels available in Basel.

Groningen to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Groningen to Basel by train, plane, bus, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
best
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)AMS - BSL
5h 37m
CHF 99–308
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam SloterdijkN1386 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Basel SBBN836 / ...
14h 40m
CHF 59–97
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolle
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Frankfurt78
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bf20 / ...
9h 37m
CHF 101–286
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Groningen to ZwolleSprinter / ...
2. Take the night train from Deventer to Basel SbbNj
12h 28m
CHF 74–308
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)AMS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
7h 11m
CHF 149–382
Bus, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leer
2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Bremen Hbf
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BRE - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
8h 32m
CHF 148–407
Bus, train, train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leer
2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Bremen Hbf
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
4. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Basel (BSL)HAM - BSL
8h 25m
CHF 74–307
Train
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolle
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Basel SBB43N
11h 41m
CHF 87–416
Drive 781.5 km
1. Drive from Groningen to Basel781.5 km
6h 41m
CHF 127–184

Groningen to Basel by train

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Distance: 781 km
Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Groningen to Basel Bad Bf via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, and Frankfurt in around 9h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groningen central station to Basel SBB via Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 14h 40m.

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