How to travel from Venlo to Lelystad, Netherlands

The distance between Venlo and Lelystad is around 172km (107 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 5m.

3 routes found

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

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

💰 Cheapest
1
train
+
train
+

Train

Take the train to Amsterdam Zuid and then to Lelystad Centrum.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
2
train
+
plane
+
train
+

Train and Plane

Take the train to Duesseldorf Hbf then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) then take the train to Lelystad Centrum.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €370($370)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
3
car
+

Drive

Drive to Lelystad.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance172km (107 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Venlo and Lelystad

There are several options for getting from Venlo to Lelystad by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €36 ($36).

The distance between Venlo and Lelystad is around 172km (107 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 133km (83 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Venlo and Lelystad by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Venlo to Lelystad is to drive which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €36 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Venlo and Lelystad, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Venlo and Lelystad. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Venlo to Lelystad. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Amsterdam Zuid. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

Dutch Railways run train services between Venlo and Lelystad. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Venlo and Lelystad. We recommend that you drive to Lelystad. instead which will take 2h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Venlo to Lelystad. We recommend that you take the train to Duesseldorf Hbf then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) then take the train to Lelystad Centrum. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Lelystad is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Lelystad. Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) and Eelde Airport (GRQ) (GRQ) 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 Venlo and Lelystad. The distance is around 172km (107 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Venlo to Lelystad is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €33 ($33).

How do I get from Venlo to Lelystad

Compare travel optionsbetween Venlo and Lelystad

Transport options from Venlo to Lelystad
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
€33($33)
hourly219km (136 miles)
Train and Plane
2h 55m
€370($370)
hourly309km (192 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
€36($36)
on demand172km (107 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Venlo and Lelystad

Train operators

Bus companies

Airlines

Airports near Lelystad

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

AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Lelystad
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Lelystad
GRQ
Eelde Airport (GRQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Lelystad