The average train between Groningen (Station) and Rotterdam Centraal Station takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Groningen (Station) to Rotterdam Centraal Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Groningen (Station) and Rotterdam Centraal Station. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Groningen (Station) is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Rotterdam Centraal Station at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Gouda and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Groningen (Station) to Rotterdam Centraal Station. However, there are services departing from Groningen (Station) station and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal Station station via Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Groningen (Station) to Rotterdam Centraal Station train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
Groningen (Station) to Rotterdam Centraal Station train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Gouda station.
Book your Groningen (Station) to Rotterdam Centraal Station train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Groningen (Station) and Rotterdam Centraal Station is 201.4 km. The road distance is 247 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Groningen to Gouda hourly. Tickets cost €25–55 and the journey takes 2h 13m.