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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 prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. 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 $18, and a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 125 miles (202 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Groningen:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Groningen costing on average $44 (€35).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 6m.
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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.
- 7:40 AM3h45Rotterdam11:25 AMGroningen$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:40 AM3h45Rotterdam11:25 AMGroningen$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:40 AM3h45Rotterdam11:25 AMGroningen$231One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 9:10 AM4h55Rotterdam2:05 PMGroningen$291One-way0 transfers
- 11:20 PM3h50Rotterdam3:10 AMGroningen$321One-way0 transfers
- 8:55 PM6h15Rotterdam3:10 AMGroningen$391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Groningen:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Groningen costing on average $44 (€35).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 6m.
- Around 75 trains per day.
- Around 4 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 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 Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Eurocity Direct, SNCB to go to Groningen by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Intercity, Intercity.
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