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Compare bus and train for Rotterdam to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. 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 €8, and a train costs an average of €3.
Distance: 125 miles (202 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€30 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Rotterdam to Groningen by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Groningen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Groningen:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rotterdam to Groningen costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
- Around 139 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Groningen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Groningen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam Noord and arrive in Groningen Europapark.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Groningen by bus.
- Travel with PKP Intercity, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, SNCB to go to Groningen by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with PKP Intercity, Intercity.
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