There are 4 ways to get from Groningen 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 Groningen to Zwolletrain Sprinter / ...
- Take the train from Zwolle to Almelotrain Sprinter RS23 / ...
1h 58m€20–35Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Groningen central station to Enschedebus FlixBus 027
- Take the bus from Enschede, Centraal Station to Almelo, Centraal Stationbus 823 / ...
2h 55m€17–22Drive 116.5 km
- Drive from Groningen to Almelocar 116.5 km
1h 24m€22–31Bus, train
- Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Emmen, Station uitstaphaltebus 300
- Take the train from Emmen to Hardenbergtrain
- Take the train from Hardenberg to Almelotrain
2h 38m€24–30
Groningen to Almelo by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Almelo is to bus which costs €16 - €22 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Groningen to Almelo is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Groningen station to Almelo station. However, there are services departing from Groningen central station and arriving at Almelo, Centraal Station via Enschede, Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Almelo. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Almelo via Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
The distance between Groningen and Almelo is 148 km. The road distance is 116.5 km.
The best way to get from Groningen to Almelo without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs €20 - €40.
It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Groningen to Almelo, including transfers.
Groningen to Almelo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Groningen central station.
Groningen to Almelo train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
The best way to get from Groningen to Almelo is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs €20 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €22 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Almelo, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Groningen to Almelo via Zwolle in around 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groningen central station to Almelo, Centraal Station via Enschede and Enschede, Centraal Station in around 2h 55m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Groningen to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Groningen central station to Enschede
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- 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
Groningen to Almelo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Enschede station.
Groningen to Almelo train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zwolle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Almelo is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Groningen to Almelo.
Book your Groningen to Almelo train tickets online with Omio.
There are 747+ hotels available in Almelo.