The average train between Purmerend and Almere takes 1h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Purmerend 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 30 minutes between Purmerend and Almere. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purmerend is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Almere at 1:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Zaandam and take an average of 1h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Purmerend to Almere. However, there are services departing from Purmerend station and arriving at Almere station via Zaandam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
Purmerend to Almere train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Purmerend station.
Purmerend to Almere train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Almere Centrum station.
The distance between Purmerend and Almere is 23.5 km. The road distance is 53 km.
You can take a train from Purmerend to Almere Centrum via Zaandam and Amsterdam Centraal in around 1h 4m.