How to travel from Gouda to Lelystad, Netherlands

The distance between Gouda and Lelystad is around 96km (60 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 15m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Gouda to Lelystad by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Duivendrecht and then to Lelystad Centrum.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
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Drive

Drive to Lelystad.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance104km (64 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gouda and Lelystad

There are several options for getting from Gouda to Lelystad by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 1h 15m.

The distance between Gouda and Lelystad is around 96km (60 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 76km (47 miles)

It takes around 1h 15m to get from Gouda and Lelystad by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gouda to Lelystad is to take the train which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx €24 ($24).

The cheapest way to travel between Gouda and Lelystad, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gouda and Lelystad. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gouda to Lelystad. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Duivendrecht. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 15m.

Dutch Railways run train services between Gouda and Lelystad. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gouda and Lelystad. We recommend that you take the train to Duivendrecht and then to Lelystad Centrum. instead which will take 1h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gouda to Lelystad. We recommend that you take the train to Duivendrecht and then to Lelystad Centrum. instead which will take 1h 15m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Gouda and Lelystad. The distance is around 104km (64 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gouda to Lelystad is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around €24 ($24).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gouda and Lelystad

Transport options from Gouda to Lelystad
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 15m
€24($24)
hourly96km (60 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
€22($22)
on demand104km (64 miles)

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Airports near Lelystad

The following major airports near Lelystad offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.

AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Lelystad
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Lelystad
GRQ
Eelde Airport (GRQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Lelystad