There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam Alexander to Groningen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
- Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Groningentrain Intercity
3h€25–55Bus via Amsterdam
cheapest- Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus N1386 / ...
5h 4m€17–32Drive 237.7 km
- Drive from Rotterdam Alexander to Groningencar 237.7 km
2h 41m€44–64Bus
- Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Groningen central stationbus N1386 / ...
5h 8m€21–35
Rotterdam Alexander to Groningen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam Alexander to Groningen is to bus via Amsterdam which costs €16 - €35 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam Alexander to Groningen is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam Alexander to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from [Rotterdam Alexander] OV halte Prins Alexanderlaan and arriving at Groningen central station via Rotterdam and Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam Alexander to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Alexander and arriving at Groningen via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Rotterdam Alexander and Groningen is 237 km. The road distance is 237.7 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam Alexander to Groningen without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs €25 - €55.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Rotterdam Alexander to Groningen, including transfers.
Rotterdam Alexander to Groningen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.
Rotterdam Alexander to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Alexander station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam Alexander to Groningen is to train which takes 3h and costs €25 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus via Amsterdam, which costs €16 - €35 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Rotterdam Alexander, Netherlands and Groningen, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Rotterdam Alexander to Groningen via Utrecht Centraal in around 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from [Rotterdam Alexander] OV halte Prins Alexanderlaan to Groningen central station via Rotterdam and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 5h 4m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Rotterdam Alexander to Groningen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.
Rotterdam Alexander to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam Alexander to Groningen is 238 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Rotterdam Alexander to Groningen.
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