Zwolle to Groningen train with Intercity

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zwolle to Groningen

Showing times and prices for 26 Jun

Cheapest price

£21

Average price

£21

Fastest journey

56 m

Average duration

56 m

Trains per day

71

Distance

85 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zwolle to Groningen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Zwolle to Groningen will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.

Fast trains

Of the 71 trains that leave Zwolle for Groningen every day 36 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 85 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 56 m .

The slowest trains will take 56 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • NS DomesticSPR 6111
    5:531h02
    Zwolle station
    6:55Groningen Europapark
    £211One-way
    0 changes
  • NS DomesticSPR 6121
    8:231h02
    Zwolle station
    9:25Groningen Europapark
    £211One-way
    0 changes
  • NS DomesticSPR 6123
    8:531h02
    Zwolle station
    9:55Groningen Europapark
    £211One-way
    0 changes
  • NS DomesticSPR 6187
    0:531h02
    Zwolle station
    1:55Groningen Europapark
    £211One-way
    0 changes
  • NS DomesticSPR 6155
    16:531h02
    Zwolle station
    17:55Groningen Europapark
    £211One-way
    0 changes

Live departures

Zwolle to Groningen train times

The table below shows live departures for Zwolle to Groningen trains for tomorrow, Friday 26 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
NS DomesticSPR 61115:53 Zwolle station
1h02
6:55 Groningen Europapark0 changesdirect
NS DomesticSPR 61115:53 Zwolle station
1h05
6:58 Groningen station0 changesdirect
NS DomesticSPR 6111+Arriva NSST 378155:53 Zwolle station
1h15
7:08 Groningen Noord1 change
NS DomesticIC 713+Arriva NSST 376176:16 Zwolle station
1h05
7:21 Groningen Noord1 change
NS DomesticIC 713+Arriva NSST 376206:16 Zwolle station
1h03
7:19 Groningen Europapark1 change
NS DomesticIC 7136:16 Zwolle station
0h56
7:12 Groningen station0 changesdirect
NS DomesticSPR 6113+Arriva NSST 378176:23 Zwolle station
1h15
7:38 Groningen Noord1 change
NS DomesticSPR 61136:23 Zwolle station
1h02
7:25 Groningen Europapark0 changesdirect
NS DomesticSPR 61136:23 Zwolle station
1h05
7:28 Groningen station0 changesdirect
NS DomesticIC 515+Arriva NSST 376196:46 Zwolle station
1h05
7:51 Groningen Noord1 change
NS DomesticIC 5156:46 Zwolle station
0h56
7:42 Groningen station0 changesdirect
NS DomesticIC 515+Arriva NSST 376226:46 Zwolle station
1h03
7:49 Groningen Europapark1 change
NS DomesticSPR 6115+Arriva NSST 378196:53 Zwolle station
1h15
8:08 Groningen Noord1 change
NS DomesticSPR 61156:53 Zwolle station
1h05
7:58 Groningen station0 changesdirect
NS DomesticSPR 61156:53 Zwolle station
1h02
7:55 Groningen Europapark0 changesdirect
NS DomesticIC 717+Arriva NSST 376247:16 Zwolle station
1h03
8:19 Groningen Europapark1 change
NS DomesticIC 717+Arriva NSST 376217:16 Zwolle station
1h05
8:21 Groningen Noord1 change
NS DomesticSPR 6117+Arriva NSST 378217:23 Zwolle station
1h15
8:38 Groningen Noord1 change
NS DomesticIC 519+Arriva NSST 376237:46 Zwolle station
1h05
8:51 Groningen Noord1 change
NS DomesticSPR 6119+Arriva NSST 378237:53 Zwolle station
1h15
9:08 Groningen Noord1 change
NS DomesticSPR 61197:53 Zwolle station
1h02
8:55 Groningen Europapark0 changesdirect
NS DomesticSPR 61197:53 Zwolle station
1h05
8:58 Groningen station0 changesdirect
NS DomesticIC 721+Arriva NSST 376288:16 Zwolle station
1h03
9:19 Groningen Europapark1 change
NS DomesticIC 7218:16 Zwolle station
0h56
9:12 Groningen station0 changesdirect
NS DomesticIC 721+Arriva NSST 376258:16 Zwolle station
1h05
9:21 Groningen Noord1 change
NS DomesticSPR 6121+Arriva NSST 378258:23 Zwolle station
1h15
9:38 Groningen Noord1 change
NS DomesticSPR 61218:23 Zwolle station
1h05
9:28 Groningen station0 changesdirect
NS DomesticSPR 61218:23 Zwolle station
1h02
9:25 Groningen Europapark0 changesdirect
NS DomesticIC 523+Arriva NSST 376278:46 Zwolle station
1h05
9:51 Groningen Noord1 change
NS DomesticIC 523+Arriva NSST 376308:46 Zwolle station
1h03
9:49 Groningen Europapark1 change
NS DomesticIC 5238:46 Zwolle station
0h56
9:42 Groningen station0 changesdirect
NS DomesticSPR 61238:53 Zwolle station
1h05
9:58 Groningen station0 changesdirect
NS DomesticSPR 6123+Arriva NSST 378278:53 Zwolle station
1h15
10:08 Groningen Noord1 change
NS DomesticSPR 61238:53 Zwolle station
1h02
9:55 Groningen Europapark0 changesdirect
NS DomesticIC 725+Arriva NSST 376329:16 Zwolle station
1h03
10:19 Groningen Europapark1 change
NS DomesticIC 7259:16 Zwolle station
0h56
10:12 Groningen station0 changesdirect
NS DomesticIC 725+Arriva NSST 376299:16 Zwolle station
1h05
10:21 Groningen Noord1 change
NS DomesticSPR 6125+Arriva NSST 378299:23 Zwolle station
1h13
10:36 Groningen Noord1 change
NS DomesticSPR 61259:23 Zwolle station
1h05
10:28 Groningen station0 changesdirect
NS DomesticSPR 61259:23 Zwolle station
1h02
10:25 Groningen Europapark0 changesdirect
NS DomesticIC 527+Arriva NSST 376349:46 Zwolle station
1h03
10:49 Groningen Europapark1 change
NS DomesticIC 527+Arriva NSST 376319:46 Zwolle station
1h05
10:51 Groningen Noord1 change
NS DomesticIC 5279:46 Zwolle station
0h56
10:42 Groningen station0 changesdirect
NS DomesticSPR 615115:53 Zwolle station
1h02
16:55 Groningen Europapark0 changesdirect
NS DomesticSPR 615115:53 Zwolle station
1h05
16:58 Groningen station0 changesdirect
NS DomesticSPR 6151+Arriva NSST 3785515:53 Zwolle station
1h15
17:08 Groningen Noord1 change
NS DomesticIC 75316:16 Zwolle station
0h56
17:12 Groningen station0 changesdirect
NS DomesticIC 753+Arriva NSST 3766016:16 Zwolle station
1h03
17:19 Groningen Europapark1 change
NS DomesticIC 753+Arriva NSST 3765716:16 Zwolle station
1h05
17:21 Groningen Noord1 change
NS DomesticSPR 6153+Arriva NSST 3785716:23 Zwolle station
1h15
17:38 Groningen Noord1 change
NS DomesticSPR 615316:23 Zwolle station
1h02
17:25 Groningen Europapark0 changesdirect
NS DomesticSPR 615316:23 Zwolle station
1h05
17:28 Groningen station0 changesdirect
NS DomesticIC 555+Arriva NSST 3766216:46 Zwolle station
1h03
17:49 Groningen Europapark1 change
NS DomesticIC 555+Arriva NSST 3765916:46 Zwolle station
1h05
17:51 Groningen Noord1 change
NS DomesticIC 55516:46 Zwolle station
0h56
17:42 Groningen station0 changesdirect
NS DomesticSPR 615516:53 Zwolle station
1h02
17:55 Groningen Europapark0 changesdirect
NS DomesticSPR 6155+Arriva NSST 3785916:53 Zwolle station
1h15
18:08 Groningen Noord1 change
NS DomesticSPR 615516:53 Zwolle station
1h05
17:58 Groningen station0 changesdirect
NS DomesticIC 757+Arriva NSST 3766417:16 Zwolle station
1h03
18:19 Groningen Europapark1 change
NS DomesticIC 757+Arriva NSST 3766117:16 Zwolle station
1h05
18:21 Groningen Noord1 change
NS DomesticIC 75717:16 Zwolle station
0h56
18:12 Groningen station0 changesdirect
NS DomesticSPR 615717:23 Zwolle station
1h05
18:28 Groningen station0 changesdirect
NS DomesticSPR 6157+Arriva NSST 3786117:23 Zwolle station
1h15
18:38 Groningen Noord1 change
NS DomesticSPR 615717:23 Zwolle station
1h02
18:25 Groningen Europapark0 changesdirect
NS DomesticIC 559+Arriva NSST 3766317:46 Zwolle station
1h05
18:51 Groningen Noord1 change
NS DomesticIC 55917:46 Zwolle station
0h56
18:42 Groningen station0 changesdirect
NS DomesticIC 559+Arriva NSST 3766617:46 Zwolle station
1h03
18:49 Groningen Europapark1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Zwolle to Groningen

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Trains from Zwolle to Groningen run on average 82 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 if you book in advance.

There are 81 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 85 km distance in 56m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
85 km
Average train duration
1h 1m
Cheapest ticket price
£41
Trains per day
82
Direct trains
81
Fastest train
56m
First train
0:15
Last train
23:54
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Best time to book
7 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Zwolle to Groningen trainsIntercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Zwolle and Groningen from £41. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Intercity

About
Intercity is a widely recognized brand for express train services that connect cities over longer distances, often with limited stops and comfortable carriages for long-distance travel. The term \Intercity\" originated in the United Kingdom in 1966 with British Rail's electrification of the West Coast Main Line, becoming a brand for their main-line passenger routes. Today, Intercity services vary across Europe, with some countries like Switzerland offering modern, high-standard trains, while in others, they may be older compared to newer high-speed options. Many European countries use \"InterCity\" as an official brand name for regular, long-distance train services meeting specific speed and comfort criteria. For example, PKP Intercity is a major Polish rail operator connecting cities and tourist resorts within Poland and across Europe. Trenitalia's Intercity trains in Italy offer an affordable and widespread means of rail transport, connecting various cities and towns. These trains typically offer Standard and First Class services, with amenities like power sockets and sometimes catering."
Luggage & cancellation policy
0
Intercity frequency
86 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket
Quiet zone

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
56m
Cheapest Price
£41
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) frequency
25 a day

FAQs: Zwolle to Groningen train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zwolle to Groningen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Groningen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Zwolle to Groningen can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £41, while the average price tends to be around £41.
The train journey from Zwolle to Groningen covers a distance of 85 km and takes approximately 56m. Trains run 82 per day.
The train distance from Zwolle to Groningen is 85 km.
The first train from Zwolle to Groningen leaves at 0:15.
The last train from Zwolle to Groningen departs at 23:54.
Trains from Zwolle to Groningen run approximately 82 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Zwolle to Groningen.
Yes, there is a direct train between Zwolle and Groningen. The service operates 81 times per day, provided by Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
To travel from Zwolle to Groningen, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Zwolle to Groningen.
The cheapest way to get from Zwolle to Groningen is by train, costing approximately £41.
Booking trains from Zwolle to Groningen in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Zwolle to Groningen offers scenic views of the Dutch countryside, featuring picturesque landscapes, charming small towns, and expansive fields, making it a visually pleasing experience.
Yes, a day trip from Zwolle to Groningen is feasible. The journey takes 56m and covers 85 km. There are 86 trains per day, making it convenient to plan your travel.
In Groningen, you can visit the Vismarkt for fresh produce and local specialities, enjoy the vibrant nightlife with numerous bars and clubs in the city centre, and explore the Northern Maritime Museum to learn about the region's nautical history. Take a bike tour to enjoy the scenic countryside, or attend a performance at the Stadsschouwburg, the city's historic theatre. Don't miss the Martinitoren for panoramic views, the innovative Groninger Museum, a leisurely walk in Noorderplantsoen, or the Renaissance-style Prinsentuin garden. Lastly, explore Forum Groningen, which offers a library, cinema, and rooftop terrace.
Two to three days is usually enough to explore Groningen's main attractions, including its museums, historic buildings, and vibrant city centre.
Yes, you can take the train from Zwolle to Groningen.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Zwolle and Groningen

Zwolle
Groningen
The major train station for departures in Zwolle is Zwolle. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Zwolle for your trip from Zwolle to Groningen.
ZwolleWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
address
Address
Stationsplein 16, 8011 CW Zwolle, Netherlands
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
platformCount
Number of platforms
12
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours. Access via Stationsplein
Dining
Dining
  • De Librije
  • Restaurant Poppe
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, restrooms
WC
WC
  • €0.70
Hotel
Hotel
  • Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Ter Borch
  • Hotel Lumen Zwolle
  • Bilderberg Grand Hotel Wientjes
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 5,800 places, covered
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for intercity trains
  • Hall 2: platform 5-12 for regional trains
Public transport options for Zwolle
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • Train: Intercity and regional services

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