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 44m€50–81Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus N1386 / ...
6h 43m€28–48Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Groningen central stationbus N1386 / ...
- Take the train from Groningen to Eemshaventrain Stoptrein RS4 / ...
5h 11m€47–66Drive 277.2 km
- Drive from Rotterdam to Eemshavencar 277.2 km
3h 11m€59–85
Rotterdam to Eemshaven by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Eemshaven is to bus which costs €27 - €50 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Eemshaven is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Eemshaven. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Eemshaven, Emmahaven via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Groningen, Hoofdstation and Appingedam, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
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 44m.
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 44m and costs €45 - €85.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Rotterdam to Eemshaven, including transfers.
Rotterdam to Eemshaven bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam 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 44m and costs €45 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 6h 43m.
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 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to Eemshaven, Emmahaven via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Groningen central station, Groningen, Hoofdstation, and Appingedam, Busstation in around 6h 43m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Gouda to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- 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
- +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
- €23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Rotterdam to Eemshaven bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk 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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