What is the travel distance from Rotterdam to Groningen?

Rotterdam and Groningen are 202 km (126 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Rotterdam to Groningen?

Buses departing from Busstation Rotterdam Centraal in Rotterdam will take you to Groningen in Groningen.

Bus Rotterdam to Groningen from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rotterdam to Groningen on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40am	Rotterdam CS	3h 45m	12:25pm	Groningen	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:20am	Rotterdam CS	3h 50m	4:10am	Groningen	No tags
Bus	10:10am	Rotterdam CS	4h 55m	3:05pm	Groningen	No tags
Bus	10:15pm	Rotterdam CS	4h 30m	2:45am	Groningen	No tags
Bus	9:55pm	Rotterdam Zuidplein	4h 50m	2:45am	Groningen	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:17 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Rotterdam to Groningen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Groningen. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

202 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$27 - $109	Average Duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$100 - $101	Average Duration3h 23m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$20 - $27	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Rotterdam and Groningen?

Stops in Rotterdam

A
Busstation Rotterdam Centraal
Conradstraat 9, 3013 AN Stadscentrum, Netherlands
B
Rotterdam Bushaltestelle
Conradstraat 52, 3013 AR Stadscentrum
C
Weena - Rotterdam
Karel Doormanstraat 8, 3012 GJ Rotterdam, Netherlands
D
Willemsplein 0 - Rotterdam
Willemsplein 1-14, 3016 DR Rotterdam, Netherlands
E
Rosestraat 1101
Rosestraat 1101, 3071 AL Rotterdam, Netherlands
F
Weena
Weena 679, 3013 AM Rotterdam, Netherlands

Stops in Groningen

A
Groningen
Stationsweg 1012, 9726 AZ Groningen
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B
Groningen Hoofdstation Bushalte
Stationsplein 2, 9726 AE Groningen, Netherlands
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FlixBus

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Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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3.5/511,161 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rotterdam to Groningen by bus

What is the travel distance from Rotterdam to Groningen?
Rotterdam and Groningen are 202 km (126 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Rotterdam to Groningen?
Buses departing from Busstation Rotterdam Centraal in Rotterdam will take you to Groningen in Groningen.

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The cheapest trip from Rotterdam to Groningen was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $30

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Rotterdam to Groningen, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $30 to $65 for a bus ticket from Rotterdam to Groningen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $30 which is on 2025-11-30.