There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Delfzijl by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gouda to Groningentrain Intercity
- Take the train from Groningen to Delfzijltrain Stoptrein RS5 / ...
4h 14m€35–67Bus, line 6 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus 075 / ...
- Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Delfzijl, Botterlaanbus 6 / ...
5h 31m€24–41Bus
- Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Groningen central stationbus N1386 / ...
- Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Delfzijl, Stationbus 6 / ...
5h 2m€29–42Drive 272.3 km
- Drive from Rotterdam to Delfzijlcar 272.3 km
3h 10m€51–73Train via Amsterdam
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Zuidtrain
- Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Groningentrain
- Take the train from Groningen to Delfzijltrain
4h 15m€37–74
Rotterdam to Delfzijl by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Delfzijl is to bus and line 6 bus which costs €23 - €45 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Delfzijl is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Delfzijl station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Delfzijl, Station via Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Delfzijl. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Delfzijl via Gouda and Groningen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Rotterdam and Delfzijl is 284 km. The road distance is 272.3 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Delfzijl without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €30 - €70.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Rotterdam to Delfzijl, including transfers.
Rotterdam to Delfzijl bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.
Rotterdam to Delfzijl train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Gouda station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Delfzijl is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Delfzijl, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Delfzijl via Gouda and Groningen in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Delfzijl, Station via Groningen central station and Groningen, Hoofdstation in around 5h 2m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Gouda to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Zuid
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Amsterdam Zuid to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Rotterdam to Delfzijl bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.
Rotterdam to Delfzijl train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Delfzijl is 272 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Rotterdam to Delfzijl.
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