The cheapest and fastest trains from Almelo to Rotterdam
Cheapest price
€28
Average price
€29
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
157 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Almelo to Rotterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Almelo to Rotterdam will cost around €29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €28.
Of the 3 trains that leave Almelo for Rotterdam on Mon, Nov 24, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Nov 24 the direct trains cover the 157 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
On Mon, Nov 24 the slowest trains will take 2 h 4 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Almelo to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Almelo to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €29.
Distance: 157 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€29 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Almelo to Rotterdam train times
The table below shows live departures for Almelo to Rotterdam trains for tomorrow, Monday, November 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:36 AM Almelo | 2h04 | 8:40 AM Rotterdam | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:06 AM Almelo | 1h55 | 9:01 AM Rotterdam | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:06 PM Almelo | 1h55 | 8:01 PM Rotterdam | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Almelo to Rotterdam
Trains from Almelo to Rotterdam run on average 137 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €29 but you can travel from only €8 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 157 km distance in 2h 4m.
Distance 157 km |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price €29 |
Trains per day 137 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 4m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 23:42 |
Train companies: PKP Intercity, Intercity from Almelo to Rotterdam trainsPKP Intercity, Intercity trains will get you between Almelo and Rotterdam from €8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Almelo to Rotterdam
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Almelo to Rotterdam by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rotterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Almelo, which is located around 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Rotterdam Centraal, located 0.6 miles (876 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Almelo to Rotterdam
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Stationsstraat.
- Dapur Kampung
- Restaurant Kreta
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Van der Valk Theaterhotel Almelo
- Preston Palace
- Huis van Bewaring
- Located in the main hall
- 650 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for regional and intercity trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Intercity and regional services
- Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located at the north side of the station, next to the escalator to Platform 15. A small safe costs €6.00 and a large safe costs €9.00 for 24 hours.
- Smullers
- Albert Heijn to go
- Starbucks
- La Place
- Julia's
- Ekmekci
- LEON
- The Doner Company
- StationsHuiskamer
- De Broodzaak
- & more
- Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.
- Rotterdam Marriott Hotel
- Layin’ Rotterdam Central
- Hostel Ani & Haakien
- Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
- Located inside the central hall.
- Subway lines: D, E
- Bus lines: 33, 34, 38, 39, 40, 44, 48
- Tram lines: 4, 7, 8, 12, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25
- Train lines: NS Intercity, NS Intercity Direct, NS Sprinter, NS Nachtnet, Thalys, Eurostar
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