What is the cheapest way to get from Almelo to Groningen?

The cheapest way to get from Almelo to Groningen is to train and bus which costs €22 - €29 and takes 2h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Almelo to Groningen?

The fastest way to get from Almelo to Groningen is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct bus between Almelo and Groningen?

No, there is no direct bus from Almelo to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Almelo, Centrumplein and arriving at Groningen central station via Hengelo, Centraal Station and Enschede. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Almelo and Groningen?

No, there is no direct train from Almelo to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Almelo and arriving at Groningen via Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Almelo to Groningen?

The distance between Almelo and Groningen is 148 km. The road distance is 116.7 km.

How do I travel from Almelo to Groningen without a car?

The best way to get from Almelo to Groningen without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs €26 - €70.

How long does it take to get from Almelo to Groningen?

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Almelo to Groningen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Almelo to Groningen bus from?

Almelo to Groningen bus services, operated by RRReis, depart from Almelo, Centrumplein station.

Where do I catch the Almelo to Groningen train from?

Almelo to Groningen train services, operated by Blauwnet, depart from Almelo station.

Train or bus from Almelo to Groningen?

The best way to get from Almelo to Groningen is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs €26 - €70. Alternatively, you can line 51 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Almelo to Groningen bus arrive?

Almelo to Groningen bus services, operated by RRReis, arrive at Hengelo, Centraal Station.

Where does the Almelo to Groningen train arrive?

Almelo to Groningen train services, operated by Blauwnet, arrive at Zwolle station.

Can I drive from Almelo to Groningen?

Yes, the driving distance between Almelo to Groningen is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Almelo to Groningen.

Where can I stay near Groningen?

There are 458+ hotels available in Groningen.

Almelo to Groningen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 51 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Almelo to Groningen by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Almelo to Zwolle1079 / ...
2. Take the train from Zwolle to GroningenSprinter / ...
1h 51m
€27–66
Drive 116.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Almelo to Groningen116.7 km
1h 24m
€21–31
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mariënberg to EmmenSneltrein RE20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Emmen, Station to Groningen, Hoofdstation, uitstaphalte300
2h 12m
€23–29
Line 51 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Almelo, Centrumplein to Hengelo, Centraal Station51
2. Take the bus from Enschede to Groningen central station027
3h 45m

Almelo to Groningen by train

385Weekly Trains

1h 51mAverage Duration

€27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 148.1 km
Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Almelo, Netherlands and Groningen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Almelo to Groningen via Zwolle in around 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Almelo, Centrumplein to Groningen central station via Hengelo, Centraal Station, Enschede, Centraal Station, and Enschede in around 3h 45m.

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