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How to get from Zoetermeer to Almere by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Zoetermeer to Almere in Netherlands, take the 400 bus from Zoetermeer, Centrum West station to Leiden, Leiden Centraal Westzijde station. Next, take the IC train from Leiden Centraal station to Almere Centrum station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min.

83min
Bus - 400400
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Almere
Leaves from Zoetermeer, Centrum West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Zoetermeer
  • 2
    Bus - 400400
    Wait for bus
    400
    Leiden Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Leiden Centraal Westzijde
    ID 54440520
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Lelystad Centrum
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Almere Centrum
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to Almere
    Walk to
    Almere
    410 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By light rail and train

To get from Zoetermeer to Almere in Netherlands, take the 4 light rail from Zoetermeer, Centrum-West (Spoor 1) station to Centraal Station (Perron A) station. Next, take the IC train from Den Haag Centraal station to Almere Centrum station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Light Rail - 44
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Almere
Leaves from Zoetermeer, Centrum-West (Spoor 1)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Zoetermeer
  • 2
    Light Rail - 44
    Wait for light rail
    4
    Dh De Uithof
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Centraal Station (Perron A)
    ID 2605
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Den Haag Centraal
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Lelystad Centrum
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Almere Centrum
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to Almere
    Walk to
    Almere
    410 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Zoetermeer to Almere

The distance between Zoetermeer, Netherlands and Almere, Netherlands is approximately 80.67 km, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Zoetermeer to Almere by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Zoetermeer

Zoetermeer is located at Zoetermeer, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Centrum-West (Spoor 6).

Bus stations close to Zoetermeer:

  • Zoetermeer, Centrum West
  • Zoetermeer, Centrum-West
  • Zoetermeer, Centrum West Uitstaphalte

Public transit stations close to Almere, Netherlands

Almere is located at Almere, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Almere Stad, Stadhuisplein.

Train stations close to Almere:

  • Almere Centrum
  • Almere Parkwijk

Bus stations close to Almere:

  • Almere Stad, Stadhuisplein
  • Almere Stad, Flevoziekenhuis
  • Almere Stad, Passage

By light rail and train

To get from Zoetermeer to Almere in Netherlands, take the 4 light rail from Zoetermeer, Centrum-West (Spoor 1) station to Centraal Station (Perron A) station. Next, take the IC train from Den Haag Centraal station to Almere Centrum station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Light Rail - 44
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Almere
Leaves from Zoetermeer, Centrum-West (Spoor 1)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Zoetermeer
  • 2
    Light Rail - 44
    Wait for light rail
    4
    Dh De Uithof
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Centraal Station (Perron A)
    ID 2605
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Den Haag Centraal
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Lelystad Centrum
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Almere Centrum
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to Almere
    Walk to
    Almere
    410 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Zoetermeer to Almere?

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 400, Bus line IC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Zoetermeer to Almere?

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Zoetermeer and Almere in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Zoetermeer to Almere in Netherlands?

    The 400 bus line goes from Leiden Centraal station near Zoetermeer to Leiden, Leiden Centraal Westzijde station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Leiden, Leiden Centraal Westzijde station near Almere in Netherlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Zoetermeer to Almere in Netherlands by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Zoetermeer and Almere in Netherlands by bus and train is about 1 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Zoetermeer to get to Almere in Netherlands?

    Get on the 400 bus from the Leiden Centraal stop near Zoetermeer in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Zoetermeer and Almere in Netherlands?

    Get off the bus at the Leiden, Leiden Centraal Westzijde station, which is closest to Almere in Netherlands.

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