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 Rotterdam, 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 B metro from Alexander station to Nieuw Verlaat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min.

180min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Metro - B
Metro - B
Walk to Rotterdam
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 Alexander
    28 min
  • 6
    Metro - B
    Wait for metro
    B
    Nesselande
  • 7
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Nieuw Verlaat
    5 min
  • 8
    Walk to Rotterdam
    Walk to
    Rotterdam
    Wollefoppenweg
    850 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Groningen to Rotterdam by bus and train

To get from Groningen to Rotterdam in Rotterdam, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus 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 35 bus from Station Alexander station to Leermos station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min.

199min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 3535
Walk to Rotterdam
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 Alexander
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Alexander
    ID HA2626
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Melanchthonweg
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leermos
    ID HA2675
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rotterdam
    Walk to
    Rotterdam
    Wollefoppenweg
    690 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Groningen to Rotterdam

The distance between Groningen, Rotterdam and Rotterdam, Rotterdam is approximately 241.52 km, which can typically be travelled in 180 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Groningen to Rotterdam by metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Rotterdam – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Groningen

Groningen is located at Groningen, Rotterdam 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, Rotterdam

Rotterdam is located at Wollefoppenweg, Rotterdam and the nearest public transit station is Selma Lagerlöfweg.

Metro stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Romeynshof
  • Ambachtsland
  • Nieuw Verlaat

Bus stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Selma Lagerlöfweg
  • Leermos
  • Sporthal Zevenkamp

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From Groningen to Rotterdam by bus and train

To get from Groningen to Rotterdam in Rotterdam, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus 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 35 bus from Station Alexander station to Leermos station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min.

199min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 3535
Walk to Rotterdam
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 Alexander
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Alexander
    ID HA2626
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Melanchthonweg
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leermos
    ID HA2675
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rotterdam
    Walk to
    Rotterdam
    Wollefoppenweg
    690 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 180 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Metro line B.

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

    The alternative route takes 199 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Bus line 35.

  • Is there a direct train between Groningen and Rotterdam?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 180 min.

  • Which train line goes from Groningen to Rotterdam?

    The IC train line goes from Groningen station near Groningen in Netherlands 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 Rotterdam.

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

    The total travel time between Groningen in Netherlands and Rotterdam in Rotterdam by train and metro is about 180 min.

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

    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?

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

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