There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Groningen (Region) by train, bus, or car
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Train via Amsterdam
best- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Zuidtrain Intercity direct / ...
- Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Groningentrain Intercity
3h 14m€41–142Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Groningen central stationbus N1386 / ...
3h 45m€16–29Drive 245.6 km
- Drive from Rotterdam to Groningen (Region)car 245.6 km
2h 47m€44–64Train
- Take the train from Gouda to Groningentrain Intercity
3h 15m€41–132Train, bus
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lelystad Centrumtrain Intercity direct / ...
- Take the bus from Emmeloord, Busstation to Groningen, Hoofdstation, uitstaphaltebus 315 / ...
4h 33m€36–81
Rotterdam to Groningen (Region) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Groningen (Region) is to bus which costs €16 - €29 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Groningen (Region) is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €40 - €65.
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.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Groningen (Region). However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Groningen via Amsterdam Zuid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Rotterdam and Groningen (Region) is 268 km. The road distance is 245.6 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Groningen (Region) without a car is to train via Amsterdam which takes 3h 14m and costs €40 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Rotterdam to Groningen (Region), including transfers.
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 via Amsterdam which takes 3h 14m and costs €40 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €29 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Groningen (Region), Netherlands?
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Groningen via Amsterdam Zuid in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Groningen central station twice daily. Tickets cost €16–29 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Zuid
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–35
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €11–17
- 1st Class
- €19–35
Train from Amsterdam Zuid to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–110
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €30–50
- 1st Class
- €65–110
Train from Gouda to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–120
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €35–55
- 1st Class
- €70–120
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lelystad Centrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–60
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €19–29
- 1st Class
- €35–60
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Amsterdam Zuid to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €44–48
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €44–48
- 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
- €16–29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +31 (0)900 – 0108
- Website
- gd.qbuzz.nl
Bus from Emmeloord, Busstation to Groningen, Hoofdstation, uitstaphalte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–21
- Website
- https://gd.qbuzz.nl/
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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 Amsterdam Zuid 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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