What is the cheapest way to get from Zoetermeer to Almere?

The cheapest way to get from Zoetermeer to Almere is to drive which costs €13 - €20 and takes 59 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Zoetermeer to Almere is to drive which takes 59 min and costs €13 - €20.

Is there a direct bus between Zoetermeer and Almere?

No, there is no direct bus from Zoetermeer to Almere. However, there are services departing from Zoetermeer, Woonhart and arriving at Almere Stad, Hortus via Leiden, Station Leiden Centraal, Schiphol, Airport and Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Zoetermeer and Almere?

No, there is no direct train from Zoetermeer to Almere. However, there are services departing from Zoetermeer Oost and arriving at Almere Centrum via Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from Zoetermeer to Almere?

The distance between Zoetermeer and Almere is 81 km. The road distance is 77.6 km.

How do I travel from Zoetermeer to Almere without a car?

The best way to get from Zoetermeer to Almere without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 56m and costs €14 - €40.

How long does it take to get from Zoetermeer to Almere?

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Zoetermeer to Almere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zoetermeer to Almere bus from?

Zoetermeer to Almere bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Leiden, Station Leiden Centraal.

Where do I catch the Zoetermeer to Almere train from?

Zoetermeer to Almere train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Gouda station.

Train or bus from Zoetermeer to Almere?

The best way to get from Zoetermeer to Almere is to line 365 bus and line 300 bus and line 330 bus which takes 2h 54m and costs €17 - €28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €16 - €50 and takes 2h 7m.

Where does the Zoetermeer to Almere bus arrive?

Zoetermeer to Almere bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Schiphol, Airport station.

Where does the Zoetermeer to Almere train arrive?

Zoetermeer to Almere train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Almere Centrum station.

Can I drive from Zoetermeer to Almere?

Yes, the driving distance between Zoetermeer to Almere is 78 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Zoetermeer to Almere.

Where can I stay near Almere?

There are 1564+ hotels available in Almere.

Zoetermeer to Almere - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 365 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Zoetermeer to Almere by bus, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Zoetermeer, Woonhart to Leiden, Station Leiden Centraalbus 400 / ...
2. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Almere Centrumtrain Sprinter
1h 56m
€14–39
Line 365 bus, line 300 bus, line 330 bus
1. Take the bus from Leiden, Station Leiden Centraal to Schiphol, Airportbus 365
2. Take the bus from Schiphol, Airport to Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenAbus 300 / ...
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA to Almere Stad, Hortusbus 330
2h 54m
€17–27
Drive 77.6 km
1. Drive from Zoetermeer to Almerecar 77.6 km
59 min
€14–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Zoetermeer to Almeretaxi 77.6 km
59 min
€260–320
Train
1. Take the train from Gouda to Almere Centrumtrain Intercity / ...
2h 7m
€17–48

Zoetermeer to Almere by bus and train

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Distance: 80.6 km
Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Zoetermeer, Netherlands and Almere, Netherlands?

You can take a bus from Zoetermeer, Woonhart to Almere Stad, Hortus via Leiden, Station Leiden Centraal, Schiphol, Airport, and Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Gouda to Almere Centrum every 3 hours. Tickets cost €12–40 and the journey takes 54 min.

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