The average train between Leiden and Almere takes 52 min and the fastest train takes 47 min. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden to Almere. 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 every 3 hours between Leiden and Almere. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 6:08 PM which arrives into Almere at 7:01 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 52 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Almere. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Almere station via Amsterdam Zuid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
Leiden to Almere train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.
Leiden to Almere train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Almere Centrum station.
The distance between Leiden and Almere is 54.6 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Almere Centrum via Amsterdam Zuid in around 58 min.