How to get from Almere to Zoetermeer by light rail and train?

By light rail and train

To get from Almere to Zoetermeer in Netherlands, take the IC train from Almere Centrum station to Den Haag Centraal station. Next, take the 3 light rail from 'S-Gravenhage, Centraal Station (Perron D) station to Zoetermeer, Centrum-West (Spoor 2) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Light Rail - 33
Walk to Zoetermeer
Leaves from Almere Centrum

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Almere Centrum
    410 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Den Haag Centraal
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    'S-Gravenhage, Centraal Station (Perron D)
    ID 2608
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 33
    Wait for light rail
    3
    Zoetermeer Centrum
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Zoetermeer, Centrum-West (Spoor 2)
    ID 8103
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Zoetermeer
    Walk to
    Zoetermeer
    480 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Almere to Zoetermeer in Netherlands, take the IC train from Almere Centrum station to Leiden Centraal station. Next, take the 400 bus from Leiden, Leiden Centraal Westzijde station to Zoetermeer, Centrum West station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min.

112min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 400400
Leaves from Almere Centrum

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Almere Centrum
    410 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leiden, Leiden Centraal Westzijde
    ID 54440530
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 400400
    Wait for bus
    400
    Zoetermeer
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Zoetermeer, Centrum West
    Ride to bus station
    Zoetermeer, Centrum West
    ID 54410063
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Almere to Zoetermeer

The distance between Almere, Netherlands and Zoetermeer, Netherlands is approximately 94.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Almere to Zoetermeer by light rail 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 Almere

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

Train stations close to Almere:

  • Almere Muziekwijk
  • Almere Parkwijk
  • Almere Centrum

Bus stations close to Almere:

  • Almere Stad, Stadhuisplein
  • Almere Stad, Flevoziekenhuis
  • Almere Stad, Station Centrum

Public transit stations close to Zoetermeer, Netherlands

Zoetermeer is located at Zoetermeer, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Zoetermeer, Centrum West.

Bus stations close to Zoetermeer:

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

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Almere to Zoetermeer in Netherlands, take the IC train from Almere Centrum station to Leiden Centraal station. Next, take the 400 bus from Leiden, Leiden Centraal Westzijde station to Zoetermeer, Centrum West station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min.

112min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 400400
Leaves from Almere Centrum

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Almere Centrum
    410 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leiden, Leiden Centraal Westzijde
    ID 54440530
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 400400
    Wait for bus
    400
    Zoetermeer
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Zoetermeer, Centrum West
    Ride to bus station
    Zoetermeer, Centrum West
    ID 54410063
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line 3.

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

    The alternative route takes 112 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line 400.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

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

    The IC train line goes from Almere Centrum station near Almere to Den Haag Centraal station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Den Haag Centraal station near Zoetermeer in Netherlands

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

    The total travel time between Almere and Zoetermeer in Netherlands by train and light rail is about 1 hr 35 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Almere Centrum station near Almere in Netherlands.

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

    Get off the train at the Den Haag Centraal station, which is closest to Zoetermeer in Netherlands.

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