Getting to Almere

There are several ways to get from Amsterdam to Almere.

Amsterdam to Almere Train
Amsterdam to Almere Train

Getting from Amsterdam Centraal to Almere Centrum

 

Method Cost Time Availability
Intercity Train 6 euro 20 minutes 6am – 1:30am
Sprinter Train 6 euro 31 minutes 6am – 1:30am
Bus 5 euro 90 minutes 24 hours
Taxi 60 euro 30-60 minutes 24 hours
Rental Car no tolls 30-60 minutes 24 hours
Bicycle free 25km 1-2 hours Daylight Recommended

 

 

Getting from Schiphol Airport to Almere Centrum

 

Method Cost Time Availability
Intercity Train 8 euro 27 minutes 6am – 1:30am
Sprinter Train 8 euro 43 minutes 6am – 1:30am
Bus 6 euro 90 minutes 24 hours
Taxi 80 euro 60 minutes 24 hours
Rental Car no tolls 60 minutes 24 hours
Bicycle free 40km 2-3 hours Daylight Recommended

 

NOTES:

Rental car rates are much cheaper in Almere than in Amsterdam.  For Amsterdam car rentals try Sixt, Hertz, Avis.  In Almere use Sixt or Autorandaam.

Schiphol driving is A10 to Amsterdam – A1 to Almere – A6 to Almere

Amsterdam driving is A10 to Almere – A6 to Almere

Sprinter and Intercity trains cost the same, but intercity trains are faster and stop less.

If you need to stop in a suburb of Amsterdam or Almere use a Sprinter train.  If going center to center, use an Intercity train.

Buses take almost 3x as long for a savings of 1 euro.  Do yourself a favor, buy the Amsterdam Almere Region Travel Pass and take the train.  It is cheaper and faster.