How to travel from Lelystad to Amersfoort, Netherlands

The distance between Lelystad and Amersfoort is around 50km (31 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 41min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lelystad to Amersfoort by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AmersfoortLelystad if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Zwolle and then to Amersfoort Centraal.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Harderwijk Busstation then take the train to Amersfoort Schothorst.

  • Duration56min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Amersfoort.

  • Duration41min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Taxi Direct Lelystad

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Drive

Drive to Amersfoort.

  • Duration41min
  • Distance53km (33 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lelystad and Amersfoort

There are several options for getting from Lelystad to Amersfoort by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 56min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 41min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Lelystad and Amersfoort is around 50km (31 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 40km (25 miles)

It takes around 56min to get from Lelystad and Amersfoort by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 41min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lelystad to Amersfoort is to take a taxi which takes around 41min and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Lelystad and Amersfoort, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lelystad and Amersfoort. It typically takes around 1hr and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lelystad to Amersfoort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zwolle. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 1hr.

Dutch Railways run train services between Lelystad and Amersfoort. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1hr, 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 Lelystad and Amersfoort. We recommend that you take a taxi to Amersfoort. instead which will take 41min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lelystad to Amersfoort. We recommend that you take the bus to Harderwijk Busstation then take the train to Amersfoort Schothorst. instead which will take 56min.

The closest major airport to Amersfoort is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) which is approximately 46km (29 miles) from Amersfoort. Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) and Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) 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 Lelystad and Amersfoort. The distance is around 53km (33 miles) by road and it will take around 41min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lelystad to Amersfoort is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 56min and will usually cost around €12 ($12).

How do I get from Lelystad to Amersfoort

Compare travel optionsbetween Lelystad and Amersfoort

Transport options from Lelystad to Amersfoort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1hr
€25($25)
every 30 mins115km (72 miles)
Bus and Train
56min
€12($12)
hourly50km (31 miles)
Taxi
41min
€140($140)
on demand53km (33 miles)
Drive
41min
€11($11)
on demand53km (33 miles)

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Airports near Amersfoort

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

AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
46km (29 miles) from Amersfoort
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Amersfoort
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Amersfoort