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

The cheapest way to get from Rostock to Groningen is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rostock to Groningen is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Rostock and Groningen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rostock central bus station station and arriving at Groningen central station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Rostock and Groningen?

No, there is no direct train from Rostock to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Rostock Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Groningen via Hamburg Hbf, Bremen Hbf, Leer and Bad Nieuweschans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Rostock to Groningen?

The distance between Rostock and Groningen is 483 km. The road distance is 467.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Rostock to Groningen without a car is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs €65 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Rostock to Groningen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rostock to Groningen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rostock to Groningen train from?

Rostock to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Rostock to Groningen?

The best way to get from Rostock to Groningen is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs €65 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Rostock to Groningen bus arrive?

Rostock to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.

Where does the Rostock to Groningen train arrive?

Rostock to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Rostock to Groningen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rostock to Groningen is 467 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Rostock to Groningen.

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

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

Where can I stay near Groningen?

There are 458+ hotels available in Groningen.

Rostock to Groningen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Rostock to Groningen by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 33 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 56 / ...
4. Take the train from Bad Nieuweschans to Groningentrain
7h 30m
€68–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rostock central bus station to Groningen central stationbus N1386 / ...
7h 55m
€35–55
Drive 467.3 km
1. Drive from Rostock to Groningencar 467.3 km
4h 14m
€83–119
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg-Altonatrain 33
2. Take the bus from HAMBURG, ZOB, Adenauerallee 74 to Groningen, Central Stationbus
8h 47m
€63–123

Rostock to Groningen by train

119Weekly Trains

7h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 482.7 km
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Rostock, Germany and Groningen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Groningen via Hamburg Hbf, Bremen Hbf, Leer, and Bad Nieuweschans in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rostock central bus station to Groningen central station twice daily. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 7h 55m.

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