How far is Groningen from Rotterdam?

The distance separating Groningen and Rotterdam is 126 miles (202 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Groningen to Rotterdam?

Most of the buses traveling from Groningen to Rotterdam leave from Groningen and arrive at Busstation Rotterdam Centraal. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Rotterdam?

Once in Rotterdam, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are TENT Rotterdam, Chabot Museum, Het Nieuwe Instituut, Nederlands Fotomuseum and Witte de Withstraat.

Bus Groningen to Rotterdam from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Groningen to Rotterdam on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00am	Groningen	5h	10:00am	Rotterdam CS	No tags
Bus	1:00am	Groningen	3h 45m	4:45am	Rotterdam CS	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Groningen	5h 15m	6:30pm	Rotterdam CS	No tags
Bus	4:55pm	Groningen	4h 55m	9:50pm	Rotterdam CS	No tags
Bus	5:25pm	Groningen	3h 30m	8:55pm	Rotterdam CS	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Groningen to Rotterdam

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Rotterdam. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 50mAverage Duration

126 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $48	Average Duration3h 45m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$70 - $70	Average Duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$25 - $25	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,384 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,143 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

NL bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Groningen and Rotterdam?

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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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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Groningen to Rotterdam by bus

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The cheapest trip from Groningen to Rotterdam was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $16

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

You can expect to pay from $16 to $16 for a bus ticket from Groningen to Rotterdam based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-11-22.

What's the cheapest way to go from Groningen to Rotterdam?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time3h 45m	Avg Price$23	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3h 15m	Avg Price$70	Daily Departures264
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time2h 50m	Avg Price$25	Daily Departures1