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How to get fromGroningen (Station) to Rotterdam Centraal Stationby train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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There are 6 ways to get from Groningen (Station) to Rotterdam Centraal Station by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Groningen to Goudatrain train Intercity
    2h 43m
    €27–57

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus bus N818 / ...
    3h 30m
    €22–40

  3. Drive 242.4 km

    1. Drive from Groningen (Station) to Rotterdam Centraal Stationcar car 242.4 km
    2h 46m
    €43–62

  4. Train via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

    1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train Intercity
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train Thalys
    3h 8m
    €32–76

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Groningen to Rotterdam Centraaltrain train Intercity
    3h 9m
    €30–65

  6. Bus via Amsterdam

    1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus bus N1399 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Rotterdambus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    3h 31m
    €22–40

Groningen (Station) to Rotterdam Centraal Station by train and foot

Calendar123Weekly Services
Duration2h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 247.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Groningen (Station), Netherlands and Rotterdam Centraal Station, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Groningen to Gouda hourly. Tickets cost €25–55 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Groningen central station to Rotterdam Central Station twice daily. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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