How to travel from Lelystad to Gouda, Netherlands

The distance between Lelystad and Gouda is around 96km (60 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 10m.

2 routes found

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

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

💰 Cheapest
1
train
+
train
+

Train

Take the train to Duivendrecht and then to Gouda.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
🚀 Fastest
2
car
+

Drive

Drive to Gouda.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance102km (64 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lelystad and Gouda

There are several options for getting from Lelystad to Gouda by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 1h 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 €22 ($22).

The distance between Lelystad and Gouda 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 Lelystad and Gouda by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lelystad to Gouda is to drive which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx €22 ($22).

The cheapest way to travel between Lelystad and Gouda, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Lelystad to Gouda. 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 Lelystad and Gouda. 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 Lelystad and Gouda. We recommend that you drive to Gouda. instead which will take 1h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

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

The closest major airport to Gouda is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Gouda. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) 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 Gouda. The distance is around 102km (64 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 Lelystad to Gouda is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).

How do I get from Lelystad to Gouda

Compare travel optionsbetween Lelystad and Gouda

Transport options from Lelystad to Gouda
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 15m
€23($23)
hourly96km (60 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
€22($22)
on demand102km (64 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Lelystad and Gouda

Train operators

Airports near Gouda

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

RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Gouda
AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
33km (20 miles) from Gouda
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Gouda