How to travel from Lelystad to Nijmegen, Netherlands

The distance between Lelystad and Nijmegen is around 111km (69 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Lelystad to Nijmegen by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Zwolle and then to Nijmegen.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
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Bus

Take the bus to Barneveld Station Barneveld Centrum then Arnhem Centraal Station and then to Nijmegen Centrum Zuid.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €6($6)
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Drive

Drive to Nijmegen.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance111km (69 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lelystad and Nijmegen

There are several options for getting from Lelystad to Nijmegen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €6 ($6) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €23 ($23).

The distance between Lelystad and Nijmegen is around 111km (69 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 79km (49 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Lelystad and Nijmegen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lelystad to Nijmegen is to drive which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx €23 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Lelystad and Nijmegen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €6 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lelystad and Nijmegen. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lelystad to Nijmegen. 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 40m.

Dutch Railways run train services between Lelystad and Nijmegen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lelystad and Nijmegen. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lelystad to Nijmegen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Harderwijk Busstation, Barneveld Station Barneveld Centrum and Arnhem Centraal Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Keolis Nederland and Breng run regular bus services between Lelystad and Nijmegen. Buses run hourly and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lelystad to Nijmegen. We recommend that you take the train to Zwolle and then to Nijmegen. instead which will take 1h 40m.

The closest major airport to Nijmegen is Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Nijmegen. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) and Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) 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 Nijmegen. The distance is around 111km (69 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lelystad to Nijmegen is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around €27 ($27).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lelystad and Nijmegen

Transport options from Lelystad to Nijmegen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 40m
€27($27)
hourly142km (88 miles)
Bus
3hrs
€6($6)
hourly112km (70 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
€23($23)
on demand111km (69 miles)

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Airports near Nijmegen

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

EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Nijmegen
AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Nijmegen
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Nijmegen