The station was opened on 18 October 1865 and is located on the Almelo–Salzbergen railway.

From December 2010-December 2013, Syntus operated a cross-border local train between Hengelo, Oldenzaal and Bad Bentheim with the name "Grensland Express".

Service was suspended due to a lack of passengers.

On 14 January 2018, this route was reinstated when Eurobahn extended its service from Bad Bentheim to Hengelo.

[1] There was another station, close to the main Oldenzaal station, called Oldenzaal EO for train services to Boekelo (1890-1934).