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

From Groningen to Rotterdam by bus, metro and train

To get from Groningen to Rotterdam you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one metro line: take the IC train from Groningen station to Utrecht Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 395 bus and finally take the B metro from Capelsebrug station to Nieuw Verlaat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 29 min. The bus, metro and train schedule from Groningen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, metro and train schedule to Rotterdam on the Moovit app.

269min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 395395
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
    Utrecht Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    134 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Utrecht, Cs Jaarbeurszijde
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 395395
    Wait for bus
    395
    Rotterdam Capelsebrug
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rotterdam, Metro Capelsebrug
    76 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Capelsebrug
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Metro - B
    Wait for metro
    B
    Nesselande
  • 9
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Nieuw Verlaat
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rotterdam
    Walk to
    Rotterdam
    Wollefoppenweg
    850 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Groningen to Rotterdam by metro and train

To get from Groningen to Rotterdam you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one metro line: take the IC train from Groningen station to Hilversum station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ICD train and finally take the B metro from Eendrachtsplein station to Nieuw Verlaat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 14 min. The bus, metro and train schedule from Groningen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, metro and train schedule to Rotterdam on the Moovit app.

254min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - ICD
ICD
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
    Utrecht Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hilversum
    119 min
  • 4
    Train - ICDICD
    Wait for train
    ICD
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    55 min
  • 6
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Eendrachtsplein
    930 m • 12 min
  • 7
    Metro - B
    Wait for metro
    B
    Nesselande
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Nieuw Verlaat
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rotterdam
    Walk to
    Rotterdam
    Wollefoppenweg
    850 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Groningen to Rotterdam

The distance between Groningen and Rotterdam is approximately 285.53 km, which can typically be travelled in 269 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Groningen to Rotterdam by bus, metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Rotterdam – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Metro And Train schedule from Groningen to Rotterdam

To check the bus, metro and train schedule from Groningen to Rotterdam using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Groningen) and destination (Rotterdam), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, metro and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, metro and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, metro and train schedules.

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From Groningen to Rotterdam by metro and train

To get from Groningen to Rotterdam you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one metro line: take the IC train from Groningen station to Hilversum station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ICD train and finally take the B metro from Eendrachtsplein station to Nieuw Verlaat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 14 min. The bus, metro and train schedule from Groningen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, metro and train schedule to Rotterdam on the Moovit app.

254min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - ICD
ICD
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
    Utrecht Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hilversum
    119 min
  • 4
    Train - ICDICD
    Wait for train
    ICD
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    55 min
  • 6
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Eendrachtsplein
    930 m • 12 min
  • 7
    Metro - B
    Wait for metro
    B
    Nesselande
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Nieuw Verlaat
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rotterdam
    Walk to
    Rotterdam
    Wollefoppenweg
    850 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 269 minutes, using Train line IC, Bus line 395, Metro line B.

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

    The alternative route takes 254 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line ICD, Metro line B.

  • Is there a direct train between Groningen and Rotterdam?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one bus line and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from Groningen to Rotterdam?

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

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

    The total travel time between Groningen and Rotterdam by train, bus and metro is about 4 hr 29 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 Utrecht Centraal station, which is closest to Rotterdam.

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