The average train between Rotterdam and Almelo takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotterdam to Almelo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Rotterdam and Almelo. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Almelo at 12:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Almelo. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Almelo station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Rotterdam to Almelo train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Almelo train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Almelo station.
Book your Rotterdam to Almelo train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Rotterdam and Almelo is 156.6 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Almelo via Utrecht Centraal in around 2h 14m.