There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam to Groenlo by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Apeldoorntrain Intercity
- Take the train from Apeldoorn to Lichtenvoorde-Groenlotrain Sneltrein RE30 / ...
3h 29m€26–40Bus
- Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Enschedebus 1324
4h 46m€28–40Drive 171.3 km
- Drive from Rotterdam to Groenlocar 171.3 km
2h 1m€31–44Train via Arnhem
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Varsseveldtrain Stoptrein RS32
3h 57m€33–53
Rotterdam to Groenlo by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Groenlo is to train which costs €26 - €40 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Groenlo is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Groenlo station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Groenlo, Busstation via Enschede, Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Groenlo. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Lichtenvoorde-Groenlo via Apeldoorn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Rotterdam and Groenlo is 174 km. The road distance is 171.3 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Groenlo without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Rotterdam to Groenlo, including transfers.
Rotterdam to Groenlo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.
Rotterdam to Groenlo train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Groenlo is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €40 and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Groenlo, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Groenlo, Eefseler Esch via Apeldoorn, Lichtenvoorde-Groenlo, and Lievelde, Station Lichtenvoorde-Groenlo in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Enschede 5 times a week. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Apeldoorn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +31 88 033 1360
- Website
- RRReis
Train from Apeldoorn to Lichtenvoorde-Groenlo
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11
- Schedules at
- RRReis
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Varsseveld
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10
- Schedules at
- RRReis
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Enschede
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Rotterdam to Groenlo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Enschede station.
Rotterdam to Groenlo train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Apeldoorn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Groenlo is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Rotterdam to Groenlo.
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