There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam to Groningen (Region) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Groningentrain Intercity
2h 37m€30–40Bus via Amsterdam
cheapest- Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 813 / ...
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus 075 / ...
5h€13–39Bus
- Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Groningen central stationbus N818 / ...
3h 45m€19–45Drive 245.6 km
- Drive from Rotterdam to Groningen (Region)car 245.6 km
2h 47m€44–63
Rotterdam to Groningen (Region) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Groningen (Region) is to bus via Amsterdam which costs €13 - €40 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Groningen (Region) is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs €30 - €40.
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.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Groningen. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Rotterdam and Groningen (Region) is 247 km. The road distance is 245.6 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Groningen (Region) without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs €30 - €40.
The train from Rotterdam Centraal to Groningen takes 2h 37m including transfers and departs hourly.
Rotterdam to Groningen (Region) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.
Rotterdam to Groningen (Region) train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Groningen (Region) is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs €30 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €45 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Groningen (Region), Netherlands?
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Groningen hourly. Tickets cost €30–40 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Groningen central station twice daily. Tickets cost €19–45 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–40
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–15
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Rotterdam to Groningen (Region) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.
Rotterdam to Groningen (Region) train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Groningen (Region) is 246 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Rotterdam to Groningen (Region).
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