There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam to Eemshaven 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 Eemshaventrain Stoptrein RS4 / ...
4h 38m€50–86Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Groningen central stationbus N1386 / ...
- Take the bus from Groningen to Eemshavenbus Stopbus ipv trein / ...
6h 19m€48–66Train, bus
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lelystad Centrumtrain
- Take the bus from Emmeloord, Busstation to Groningen, Hoofdstation uitstaphalte NZbus 315 / ...
- Take the train from Groningen to Eemshaventrain
5h 59m€62–92Drive 277.2 km
- Drive from Rotterdam to Eemshavencar 277.2 km
3h 11m€51–74
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Eemshaven is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Eemshaven is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Eemshaven. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Eemshaven via Groningen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Eemshaven. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Eemshaven via Gouda and Groningen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Rotterdam and Eemshaven is 298 km. The road distance is 277.2 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Eemshaven without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs €45 - €90.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Rotterdam to Eemshaven, including transfers.
Rotterdam to Eemshaven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.
Rotterdam to Eemshaven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Gouda station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Eemshaven is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs €45 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Eemshaven, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eemshaven via Gouda, Groningen, and Eemshaven in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Eemshaven via Groningen central station, Groningen, and Eemshaven in around 6h 19m.
- 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 Lelystad Centrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Train from Groningen to Eemshaven
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €8–13
Train from Groningen to Eemshaven
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €8–13
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lelystad Centrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +31 900 0155
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Emmeloord, Busstation to Groningen, Hoofdstation uitstaphalte NZ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–21
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
- 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
- €22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Bus from Groningen to Eemshaven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Arriva NL
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Booking & Getting There
Rotterdam to Eemshaven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.
Rotterdam to Eemshaven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Eemshaven is 277 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Rotterdam to Eemshaven.
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