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 60 - SFr 110 and takes 14h 50m.

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 330.

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 50m.

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 39m.

How far is it from Groningen to Basel?

The distance between Groningen and Basel is 781 km. The road distance is 781.4 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 39m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 280.

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 39m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 110 and takes 14h 50m.

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 43m 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?

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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 Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
5h 37m
CHF 99–328
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N1386 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Basel SBBbus N487 / ...
14h 50m
CHF 64–110
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Frankfurttrain 78
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
9h 39m
CHF 102–272
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the bus from Zwolle, Station to Apeldoorn, Stationbus 201 / ...
3. Take the night train from Arnhem Centraal to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
12h 21m
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 11m
CHF 149–402
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Bad Nieuweschanstrain
2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRE - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
8h 39m
CHF 144–381
Train, train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Groningen to Bad Nieuweschanstrain
2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
4. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Basel (BSL)plane HAM - BSL
8h 33m
CHF 72–301
Train
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Basel SBBtrain 43N
12h 7m
CHF 86–407
Drive 781.4 km
1. Drive from Groningen to Baselcar 781.4 km
6h 43m
CHF 129–187

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 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groningen central station to Basel SBB via Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 14h 50m.

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