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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of CHF 24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 24, while a train costs an average of CHF 33.
Distance: 125 miles (202 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF 33 Average price | CHF 24 Average price Cheapest | CHF 46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Rotterdam to Groningen
Compare the available ways to get from Rotterdam to Groningen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Groningen:
A bus is CHF 9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Groningen costing on average CHF 33.
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 22m.
Tickets start at around CHF 33 compared to roughly CHF 46 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 14. The journey takes 2h 43m versus 2h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Rotterdam to Groningen
How to get from Rotterdam to Groningen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Groningen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
8:40 AM 3h40 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) 12:20 PM Groningen, Centraal Station CHF 18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
8:40 AM 3h40 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) 12:20 PM Groningen, Centraal Station CHF 18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
8:40 AM 3h40 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) 12:20 PM Groningen, Centraal Station CHF 18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus
12:20 AM 3h50 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) 4:10 AM Groningen, Centraal Station CHF 18 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
10:45 AM 4h50 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) 3:35 PM Groningen, Centraal Station CHF 21 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
8:50 PM 4h35 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) 1:25 AM Groningen, Centraal Station CHF 32 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Groningen:
A bus is CHF 9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Groningen costing on average CHF 33.
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 22m.
- Around 22 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Blaak and arrive in Groningen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
- Travel with NS Domestic, NS International | IC Brussel, Arriva NS, NS International to go to Groningen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Groningen by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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