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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Groningen is to bus which costs €85 - €140 and takes 16h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Groningen is to train and fly which takes 7h 35m and costs €150 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Groningen?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Groningen central station via The Hague. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Groningen?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Groningen via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Groningen?

The distance between Lucerne and Groningen is 927 km. The road distance is 866.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Groningen without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 10h 17m and costs €130 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 10h 17m to get from Lucerne to Groningen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Groningen bus from?

Lucerne to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luzern station.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Groningen train from?

Lucerne to Groningen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.

Train or bus from Lucerne to Groningen?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Groningen is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 10h 17m and costs €130 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €140 and takes 16h 55m.

Where does the Lucerne to Groningen bus arrive?

Lucerne to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at The Hague station.

Where does the Lucerne to Groningen train arrive?

Lucerne to Groningen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Lucerne to Groningen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Groningen is 866 km. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Lucerne to Groningen.

How do I get a train ticket from Lucerne to Groningen?

Book your Lucerne to Groningen train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Groningen?

There are 455+ hotels available in Groningen.

Lucerne to Groningen - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 13 ways to get from Lucerne to Groningen by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, night train, car, car train, or plane

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

Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
5. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
6. Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain
10h 17m
€138–344
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ec / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Basel Bad Bf to Arnhem Centraalnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain
14h 53m
€88–211
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luzern to The Haguebus FlixBus N846
2. Take the bus from The Hague to Groningen central stationbus N1386 / ...
16h 55m
€89–132
Drive 866.2 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Groningencar 866.2 km
7h 50m
€159–229
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lucerne to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationcar
2. Take the cartrain from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Groningencar
12h 17m
€174–237
Train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Arnhem Centraaltrain 43N
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain
13h 1m
€181–348
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain
7h 35m
€150–349
Train to Basel, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain
7h 40m
€156–398
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane ZRH - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train
4. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningentrain
8h 11m
€142–439
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
5. Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain
9h 2m
€147–312
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane ZRH - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train
5. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningentrain
9h 17m
€136–378
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane ZRH - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)train
4. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningentrain
9h 35m
€184–574
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
5. Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain
9h 27m
€115–315

Lucerne to Groningen by train

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10h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 926.7 km
Duration: 10h 17m

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

You can take a train from Luzern to Groningen via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 10h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luzern to Groningen central station via The Hague in around 16h 55m.

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