The distance between Haarlem and Lelystad is around 71km (44 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 56min.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Haarlem to Lelystad by bus, train, taxi 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 Amsterdam Centraal and then to Lelystad Centrum.
Take the bus to Amsterdam Station Zuid then take the train to Lelystad Centrum.
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Take a taxi to Lelystad.
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+ 7 othersThere are several options for getting from Haarlem to Lelystad by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 58min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 56min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).
The distance between Haarlem and Lelystad is around 71km (44 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 58km (36 miles)
It takes around 58min to get from Haarlem and Lelystad by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 56min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Haarlem to Lelystad is to take a taxi which takes around 56min and will set you back approx €210 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Haarlem and Lelystad, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Haarlem and Lelystad. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Haarlem to Lelystad. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Amsterdam Centraal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 20m.
Dutch Railways run train services between Haarlem and Lelystad. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Haarlem and Lelystad. We recommend that you take a taxi to Lelystad. instead which will take 56min.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Haarlem to Lelystad. We recommend that you take the bus to Amsterdam Station Zuid then take the train to Lelystad Centrum. instead which will take 58min.
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 Haarlem and Lelystad. The distance is around 77km (48 miles) by road and it will take around 56min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Haarlem to Lelystad is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 58min and will usually cost around €16 ($16).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 20m | €21($21) | hourly | 71km (44 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 58min | €16($16) | every 30 mins | 74km (46 miles) |
Bus to Schiphol, Airport, Train | 1h 15m | €18($18) | every 20 mins | 85km (53 miles) |
Taxi | 56min | €210($210) | on demand | 77km (48 miles) |
Drive | 56min | €16($16) | on demand | 77km (48 miles) |
Connexxion
The following major airports near Lelystad offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.