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Trip Summary
You can pick from 70 daily train trips between Frankfurt am Main and Almelo. The average train journey from Frankfurt am Main to Almelo takes 6 hours and 4 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 4 hours and 45 minutes.
Distance | 179 mi (287 km) |
Fastest train | 4h 45m |
Lowest price | €27.81 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 4 |
Which train should you take from Frankfurt am Main to Almelo?
There are 4 train lines with service from Frankfurt am Main to Almelo. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 52 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity | 4 | 6h 17m | €52.48 |
DB Intercity-Express | 2 | 6h 45m | €82.63 |
Deutsche Bahn | 52 | 5h 56m | €69.06 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 21 | 6h 32m | €73.70 |
Deutsche Bahn IC is the German railway's long-distance train service provider with service across Germany and neighboring countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, and Poland. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, and a restaurant car where passengers can purchase drinks, snacks, and meals.
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Almelo start from €57, and on average cost . Daily there are 21 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Almelo. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Frankfurt am Main leaves from Central Train Station and one other station. And in Almelo trains arrive at Almelo de Riet and one other train station.
From Frankfurt am Main to Almelo train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 32 minutes. If you are looking to get to Almelo faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 45 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Almelo is approximately 179 miles, or 287 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 4 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 45 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Friday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Frankfurt am Main to Almelo. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Friday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Frankfurt am Main at 01:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 70 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Almelo to Frankfurt am Main.
City Information
Frankfurt am Main
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Frankfurt is Germany's financial hub, home to the European Central Bank. This riverside city offers a variety of cultural and historical attractions scattered between its financial institutions and shops.
Your first stop should be Old Town, along the river Main. Once the center of the city, the Old Town district is now the site of the Römer, or city hall, along a row of picturesque timber houses. Stop in Kleinmarkthalle, a bustling indoor market, to grab a sausage for a snack before wandering through some of Old Town's museums: Saalgasse, Dommuseum, and Museum für Moderne Kunst (Museum MMK) will get you started. Two of Frankfurt's most prominent churches, St. Bartholomew Cathedral and St. Nicholas Church, are also in the area.
Food is always delightful in Frankfurt. Several Michelin-star restaurants will entice you, including Restaurant Lafleur, Restaurant Gustav, Restaurant Villa Merton, and Carmelo Greco. If you prefer more affordable dining and lively nightlife, head to the Bahnhofsviertel neighborhood near the city's train station.
The train station in Bahnhofsviertel serves national and international rail lines for Deutsche Bahn, DB Intercity, FlixTrain, vlexx, and Railjet. You can also reach Frankfurt easily on bus carriers like FlixBus and Sindbad. Plus, flying in and out of Frankfurt is a breeze, as the airport is one of the largest in Germany and the main hub for the Lufthansa airline.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Frankfurt am Main?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Central Train Station
Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (Frankfurt Central Station) is a major transport hub in the city and the busiest station in the state of Hessen. It features the original 1888 Neo-Renaissance design and some newer neoclassical architecture, making it a unique and visually pleasing station. It's often referred to as the most important station in Germany due to its central location and large economic district. Trains here run internationally to stations in Zurich, Vienna, and Budapest in addition to cities across Germany such as Hamburg, Berlin, and Munich. The station has plenty of amenities, including luggage lockers, toilets and multiple bakeries, a bookshop and newsstand, a supermarket, and other shops.
All train stations in Frankfurt am Main:
Central Train Station
Central Train Station
Where is the train station in Almelo?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Almelo receives travelers from Frankfurt am Main at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Almelo:
Train Station
Almelo de Riet
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