There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam to Roden by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Gouda to Groningentrain Intercity
3h 39m€31–61Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus N1386 / ...
4h 43m€22–39Drive 234.2 km
- Drive from Rotterdam to Rodencar 234.2 km
2h 40m€44–63Train, bus
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lelystad Centrumtrain Intercity direct / ...
- Take the bus from Emmeloord, Busstation to Groningen, P+R Hoogkerkbus 315 / ...
4h 45m€39–63
Rotterdam to Roden by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Roden is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Roden is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Roden. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Roden, Centrum via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Roden. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Groningen via Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Rotterdam and Roden is 261 km. The road distance is 234.2 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Roden without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs €30 - €65.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Rotterdam to Roden, including transfers.
Rotterdam to Roden bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.
Rotterdam to Roden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Gouda station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Roden is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 4h 43m.
What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Roden, Drenthe, Netherlands?
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Gouda to Groningen hourly. Tickets cost €24–50 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to Roden, Centrum via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Groningen central station, and Groningen, Hoofdstation in around 4h 43m.
- 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
- +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
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- 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
- €16–24
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +31 900 0155
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Emmeloord, Busstation to Groningen, P+R Hoogkerk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–21
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
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Booking & Getting There
Rotterdam to Roden bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.
Rotterdam to Roden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Roden is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Rotterdam to Roden.
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