The average train between Aachen and Lelystad takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Aachen to Lelystad. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Aachen and Lelystad. The earliest departure is at 12:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Aachen is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Lelystad at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Heerlen and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 12m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Aachen to Lelystad? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Lelystad. However, there are services departing from Heerlen station and arriving at Almere Centrum station via Utrecht Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Aachen to Lelystad train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Heerlen station.
Aachen to Lelystad train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Almere Centrum station.
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The distance between Aachen and Lelystad is 197.1 km. The road distance is 240 km.
You can take a train from Aachen West to Lelystad Centrum via Heerlen, Utrecht Centraal, and Almere Centrum in around 4h 38m.