The average train between Almere and Leiden takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 49 min. The train service runs several times per day from Almere to Leiden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Almere and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Almere is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Leiden at 12:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Almere to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Almere station and arriving at Leiden station via Amsterdam Zuid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
Almere to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Almere Centrum station.
Almere to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leiden Centraal station.
The distance between Almere and Leiden is 54.6 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a train from Almere Centrum to Leiden Centraal via Amsterdam Zuid in around 55 min.