What is the travel distance from Rotterdam to Groningen?

The distance between the two cities is 126 miles (202 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Rotterdam to Groningen start their journey at Busstation Rotterdam Centraal and wind up at Groningen. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Rotterdam to Groningen from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rotterdam to Groningen on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:10am	Rotterdam CS	4h 55m	3:05pm	Groningen	Cheapest
Bus	8:40am	Rotterdam CS	3h 45m	12:25pm	Groningen	Fastest
Bus	12:20am	Rotterdam CS	3h 50m	4:10am	Groningen	No tags

Next departures for Rotterdam to Groningen on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:40am	Rotterdam CS	3h 45m	12:25pm	Groningen	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Rotterdam to Groningen on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:40am	Rotterdam CS	3h 45m	12:25pm	Groningen	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:47 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Rotterdam to Groningen

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Groningen. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

3h 50mAverage Duration

126 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $60	Average Duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$70 - $71	Average Duration3h 23m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$16 - $16	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,343 reviews

Staff4.1

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

3.5/511,131 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 Rotterdam and Groningen?

Stops in Rotterdam

A - Busstation Rotterdam Centraal

B - Rotterdam Bushaltestelle

C - Weena - Rotterdam

D - Willemsplein 0 - Rotterdam

E - Rosestraat 1101

F - Weena

Stops in Groningen

A - Groningen

B - Groningen Hoofdstation Bushalte

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Rotterdam to Groningen by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/15

$21

11/16

$18

Today

$20

11/18

No data

11/19

$17

11/20

$17

11/21

No data

11/22

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The cheapest trip from Rotterdam to Groningen was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $17

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 $17 to $38 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 $17 which is on 2025-11-19.