How to travel from Lelystad to Utrecht, Netherlands

The distance between Lelystad and Utrecht is around 63km (39 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 46min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lelystad to Utrecht by 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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Train

Take the train to Amsterdam Zuid and then to Utrecht Centraal.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Utrecht.

  • Duration46min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Taxi Direct Lelystad

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Drive

Drive to Utrecht.

  • Duration46min
  • Distance63km (39 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lelystad and Utrecht

There are several options for getting from Lelystad to Utrecht by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 1h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 46min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Lelystad and Utrecht is around 63km (39 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 54km (33 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Lelystad and Utrecht by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 46min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lelystad to Utrecht is to take a taxi which takes around 46min and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Lelystad and Utrecht, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

Dutch Railways run train services between Lelystad and Utrecht. 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 Utrecht. We recommend that you take a taxi to Utrecht. instead which will take 46min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lelystad to Utrecht. We recommend that you take the train to Amsterdam Zuid and then to Utrecht Centraal. instead which will take 1hr.

The closest major airport to Utrecht is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Utrecht. 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 Utrecht. The distance is around 63km (39 miles) by road and it will take around 46min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lelystad to Utrecht is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around €23 ($23).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lelystad and Utrecht

Transport options from Lelystad to Utrecht
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1hr
€23($23)
every 30 mins89km (55 miles)
Train via Almere Centrum1h 10m
€21($21)
hourly69km (43 miles)
Taxi
46min
€170($170)
on demand63km (39 miles)
Drive
46min
€13($13)
on demand63km (39 miles)

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Airports near Utrecht

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

AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
35km (22 miles) from Utrecht
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Utrecht
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Utrecht