The distance between Arnhem and Lelystad is around 83km (52 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Arnhem to Lelystad by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Zwolle and then to Lelystad Centrum.
Take the bus to Barneveld Station Barneveld Centrum then Harderwijk Station and then to Lelystad Station Centrum.
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There are several options for getting from Arnhem to Lelystad by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €4 ($4) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €18 ($18).
The distance between Arnhem and Lelystad is around 83km (52 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 66km (41 miles)
It takes around 1h 25m to get from Arnhem and Lelystad by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arnhem to Lelystad is to drive which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx €18 ($18).
The cheapest way to travel between Arnhem and Lelystad, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €4 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arnhem and Lelystad. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Arnhem to Lelystad. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zwolle. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 25m.
Dutch Railways run train services between Arnhem and Lelystad. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Arnhem and Lelystad. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Arnhem to Lelystad. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Barneveld Station Barneveld Centrum and Harderwijk Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.
Keolis Nederland and OV Regio IJsselmond run regular bus services between Arnhem and Lelystad. Buses run hourly and take around 2h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arnhem to Lelystad. We recommend that you take the train to Zwolle and then to Lelystad Centrum. instead which will take 1h 25m.
The closest major airport to Lelystad is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Lelystad. Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) and Eelde Airport (GRQ) (GRQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Arnhem and Lelystad. The distance is around 83km (52 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arnhem to Lelystad is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around €26 ($26).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 1h 25m | €26($26) | hourly | 124km (77 miles) |
Bus | 2h 15m | €4($4) | hourly | 85km (53 miles) |
Drive | 1h 10m | €18($18) | on demand | 83km (52 miles) |
Keolis Nederland
OV Regio IJsselmond
The following major airports near Lelystad offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.