How to get from Groningen to Rotterdam by metro and train?

From Groningen to Rotterdam by metro and train

To get from Groningen to Rotterdam in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one metro line: take the IC train from Groningen station to Utrecht Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the D metro from Rotterdam Centraal station to Zuidplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min.

189min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Metro - D
Metro - D
Leaves from Groningen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Groningen
    600 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    111 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8700
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Metro - D
    Wait for metro
    D
    De Akkers
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Zuidplein
    Ride to metro station
    Zuidplein
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Groningen to Rotterdam by metro and train via IC, IC and E

To get from Groningen to Rotterdam in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one metro line: take the IC train from Groningen station to Utrecht Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the E metro from Rotterdam Centraal station to Zuidplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 18 min.

198min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Metro - E
Metro - E
Leaves from Groningen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Groningen
    600 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    111 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8000
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Metro - E
    Wait for metro
    E
    Slinge
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Zuidplein
    Ride to metro station
    Zuidplein
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Groningen to Rotterdam

The distance between Groningen, Netherlands and Rotterdam, Netherlands is approximately 253.85 km, which can typically be travelled in 189 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Groningen to Rotterdam by metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Groningen

Groningen is located at Groningen, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Groningen, Hereplein.

Train stations close to Groningen:

  • Groningen Europapark
  • Groningen
  • Groningen Noord

Bus stations close to Groningen:

  • Groningen, Hereplein
  • Groningen, Zuiderdiep (Perron D)
  • Groningen, Zuiderdiep (Perron E)

Public transit stations close to Rotterdam, Netherlands

Rotterdam is located at Rotterdam, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Pleinweg.

Metro stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Zuidplein

Bus stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Rotterdam, Zuidplein
  • Zuidplein Hoog
  • Zuidplein (Perron F)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Groningen to Rotterdam by metro and train via IC, IC and E

To get from Groningen to Rotterdam in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one metro line: take the IC train from Groningen station to Utrecht Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the E metro from Rotterdam Centraal station to Zuidplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 18 min.

198min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Metro - E
Metro - E
Leaves from Groningen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Groningen
    600 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    111 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8000
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Metro - E
    Wait for metro
    E
    Slinge
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Zuidplein
    Ride to metro station
    Zuidplein
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Groningen to Rotterdam?

    The fastest way takes 189 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Metro line D.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Groningen to Rotterdam?

    The alternative route takes 198 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Metro line E.

  • Is there a direct train between Groningen and Rotterdam in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from Groningen to Rotterdam in Netherlands?

    The IC train line goes from Groningen station near Groningen to Den Haag Centraal station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one metro line till Den Haag Centraal station near Rotterdam in Netherlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Groningen to Rotterdam in Netherlands by train and metro?

    The total travel time between Groningen and Rotterdam in Netherlands by train and metro is about 3 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Groningen to get to Rotterdam in Netherlands?

    Get on the IC train from the Groningen station near Groningen in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Groningen and Rotterdam in Netherlands?

    Get off the train at the Den Haag Centraal station, which is closest to Rotterdam in Netherlands.

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