How to travel from Lelystad to Rotterdam, Netherlands

The distance between Lelystad and Rotterdam is around 121km (75 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 25m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Lelystad to Rotterdam 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 RotterdamLelystad if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Rotterdam Centraal.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Rotterdam.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance121km (75 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lelystad and Rotterdam

There are several options for getting from Lelystad to Rotterdam by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 1h 45m. 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 €25 ($25).

The distance between Lelystad and Rotterdam is around 121km (75 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 95km (59 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Lelystad and Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam is to drive which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx €25 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between Lelystad and Rotterdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lelystad and Rotterdam. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lelystad and Rotterdam with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 45m.

Dutch Railways run train services between Lelystad and Rotterdam. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 45m, 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 Rotterdam. We recommend that you drive to Rotterdam. instead which will take 1h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lelystad to Rotterdam. We recommend that you take the train to Rotterdam Centraal. instead which will take 1h 45m.

The closest major airport to Rotterdam is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Rotterdam. 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 Rotterdam. The distance is around 121km (75 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 Rotterdam is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around €18 ($18).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lelystad and Rotterdam

Transport options from Lelystad to Rotterdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 45m
€18($18)
every 30 mins128km (80 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
€25($25)
on demand121km (75 miles)

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Airports near Rotterdam

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

RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Rotterdam
AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Rotterdam
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Rotterdam