There are 3 ways to get from Rotterdam to Almelo 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- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
- Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Almelotrain Intercity
2h 27m€18–38Bus, line 823 bus
- Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Enschedebus 1324
- Take the bus from Enschede, Centraal Station to Almelo, Centraal Stationbus 823
5h 6m€27–37Drive 180.2 km
- Drive from Rotterdam to Almelocar 180.2 km
2h 7m€33–48
Rotterdam to Almelo by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Almelo is to train which costs €18 - €40 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Almelo is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Almelo station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Almelo, Centraal Station via Enschede, Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Almelo. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Almelo via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Rotterdam and Almelo is 172 km. The road distance is 180.2 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Almelo without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs €18 - €40.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Rotterdam to Almelo, including transfers.
Rotterdam to Almelo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.
Rotterdam to Almelo train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Almelo is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs €18 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 823 bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 5h 6m.
What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Almelo, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Almelo via Utrecht Centraal in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Almelo, Centraal Station via Enschede and Enschede, Centraal Station in around 5h 6m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Almelo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–26
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Enschede
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Want to know more about travelling around Netherlands
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Rotterdam to Almelo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Enschede station.
Rotterdam to Almelo train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Almelo is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Rotterdam to Almelo.
Book your Rotterdam to Almelo train tickets online with Omio.
There are 750+ hotels available in Almelo.