There are 4 ways to get from Amsterdam to Almelo by train, rideshare 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.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Almelo
Cheapest option
Rideshare
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Take the rideshare from Amsterdam to Almelo
2 alternative options
Train via Zwolle
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Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zwolle
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Take the train from Zwolle to Almelo de Riet
Drive
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Drive from Amsterdam to Almelo
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Almelo is to rideshare which costs €10 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Almelo is to train. Taking this option will cost €16 - €45 and takes 1h 43m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Almelo. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Amsterdam and Almelo is 120 km. The road distance is 151.6 km.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Almelo without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs €16 - €45.
The train from Amsterdam Centraal to Almelo takes 1h 43m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Amsterdam to Almelo train services, operated by Dutch Railways (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Amsterdam to Almelo train services, operated by Dutch Railways (NS), arrive at Almelo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Almelo is 152 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Amsterdam to Almelo.
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- Distance: 120.4 km
- Duration: 1h 43m
What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Almelo, Netherlands?
Dutch Railways (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Almelo every 4 hours. Tickets cost €16 - €40 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express also services this route every 4 hours.

Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Almelo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16 - €40
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €16 - €23
- 1st Class
- €27 - €40
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13 - €35
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €13 - €19
- 1st Class
- €22 - €35

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Almelo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

- Phone
- 0900-9292
- Website
- blauwnet.nl
Train from Zwolle to Almelo de Riet
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Blauwnet

Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Amsterdam to Almelo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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