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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, take the IC train from Groningen station to Rotterdam Alexander station. Next, take the B metro from Alexander station to Nieuw Verlaat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min.

185min
Walk to train stationTrain - 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
    580 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Alexander
    147 min
  • 4
    Metro - B
    Wait for metro
    B
    Nesselande
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Nieuw Verlaat
    4 min
  • 6
    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, take the IC train from Groningen station to Rotterdam Alexander station. Next, take the 35 bus from Station Alexander station to Leermos station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min.

195min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 3535
Walk to Rotterdam
Leaves from Groningen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Groningen
    580 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Alexander
    147 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Alexander
    ID HA2626
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Melanchthonweg
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leermos
    ID HA2675
    6 min
  • 7
    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 241.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 185 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
  • Groningen, Hoofdstation (Perron Z)

Public transit stations close to Rotterdam, Rotterdam

Rotterdam is located at Wollefoppenweg, Rotterdam and the nearest public transit station is Selma Lagerl�Fweg.

Metro stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Romeynshof
  • Ambachtsland
  • Nieuw Verlaat

Bus stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Selma Lagerl�Fweg
  • Leermos
  • Hesseplaats

From Groningen to Rotterdam by bus and train

To get from Groningen to Rotterdam in Rotterdam, take the IC train from Groningen station to Rotterdam Alexander station. Next, take the 35 bus from Station Alexander station to Leermos station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min.

195min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 3535
Walk to Rotterdam
Leaves from Groningen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Groningen
    580 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Alexander
    147 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Alexander
    ID HA2626
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Melanchthonweg
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leermos
    ID HA2675
    6 min
  • 7
    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 185 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line B.

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

    The alternative route takes 195 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line 35.

  • Is there a direct train between Groningen and Rotterdam?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 5 min.

  • Which train line goes from Groningen to Rotterdam?

    The IC train line goes from Groningen station near Groningen in Netherlands to Rotterdam Centraal station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Rotterdam 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 3 hr 5 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 Rotterdam Centraal station, which is closest to Rotterdam in Rotterdam.

  • When is the last train from Groningen to Rotterdam?

    The last train from Groningen in Netherlands to Rotterdam in Rotterdam is the Intercity | Rotterdam Centraal - Groningen line. It leaves the Groningen station at 12:19 AM.

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