What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Groningen?

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Groningen is to bus via Amsterdam which costs €13 - €45 and takes 4h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Groningen?

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Groningen is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs €31 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam Centrum and Groningen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Central Station station and arriving at Groningen central station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam Centrum and Groningen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Groningen. Services depart twice daily, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Rotterdam Centrum to Groningen?

The distance between Rotterdam Centrum and Groningen is 247 km. The road distance is 242 km.

How do I travel from Rotterdam Centrum to Groningen without a car?

The best way to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Groningen without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs €31 - €35.

How long does it take to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Groningen?

The train from Rotterdam Centraal to Groningen takes 2h 38m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam Centrum to Groningen bus from?

Rotterdam Centrum to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam Centrum to Groningen train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam Centrum to Groningen?

The best way to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Groningen is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs €31 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €40 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Rotterdam Centrum to Groningen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam Centrum to Groningen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam Centrum to Groningen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam Centrum to Groningen is 242 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Rotterdam Centrum to Groningen.

How do I get a train ticket from Rotterdam Centrum to Groningen?

Book your Rotterdam Centrum to Groningen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Rotterdam Centrum to Groningen?

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

Where can I stay near Groningen?

There are 455+ hotels available in Groningen.

Rotterdam Centrum to Groningen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam Centrum 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 Rotterdam Centraal to GroningenIntercity
2h 38m
€31–35
Bus via Amsterdam
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Amsterdam SloterdijkN814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station075 / ...
4h 25m
€13–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Groningen central stationN818 / ...
3h 45m
€15–40
Drive 242 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam Centrum to Groningen242 km
2h 56m
€43–63
Train via Gouda
1. Take the train from Gouda to GroningenIntercity
3h 9m
€41–132

Rotterdam Centrum to Groningen by train

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2h 38mAverage Duration

€31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 246.7 km
Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Rotterdam Centrum, Netherlands and Groningen, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Groningen twice daily. Tickets cost €31–35 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Groningen central station twice daily. Tickets cost €15–40 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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