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Compare bus and train for Groningen to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Groningen to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 125 miles (202 km)
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$43 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Groningen to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Groningen to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Groningen to Rotterdam:
A train is $13 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Groningen to Rotterdam costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
- Around 82 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Groningen and Rotterdam as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Groningen station and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Groningen Europapark and arrive in Rotterdam Blaak.
- Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, PKP Intercity, Intercity, SNCB, Deutsche Bahn to go to Rotterdam by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with PKP Intercity, Intercity.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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