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

The cheapest way to get from Almelo to Groningen is to bus which costs €13 - €35 and takes 3h 9m.

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 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 53m.

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 53m and costs €26 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Almelo to Groningen, including transfers.

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 53m and costs €26 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €35 and takes 3h 9m.

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 461+ hotels available in Groningen.

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

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 Zwolletrain Sprinter RS23 / ...
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain Sprinter / ...
1h 53m
€27–66
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Enschede to Groningen central stationbus 027
3h 9m
€14–31
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Almelo to Hardenbergtrain
2. Take the train from Hardenberg to Emmentrain
3. Take the bus from Emmen, Station to Groningen, Hoofdstation, uitstaphaltebus 300
2h 12m
€23–30
Drive 116.7 km
1. Drive from Almelo to Groningencar 116.7 km
1h 24m
€21–30

Almelo to Groningen by train

264Weekly Trains

1h 53mAverage Duration

€27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 148.3 km
Duration: 1h 53m

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

You can take a train from Almelo to Groningen via Zwolle in around 1h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Enschede to Groningen central station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €8–19 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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