The average train between Amsterdam and IJlst takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Amsterdam to IJlst. 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 hourly between Amsterdam and IJlst. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Amsterdam is at 10:27 PM which arrives into IJlst at 5:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam, Station Zuid and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to IJlst. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam station and arriving at IJlst station via Leeuwarden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Amsterdam to IJlst train services, operated by GVB, depart from Amsterdam Zuid station.
Amsterdam to IJlst train services, operated by GVB, arrive at Leeuwarden station.
The distance between Amsterdam and IJlst is 86.3 km. The road distance is 225 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Zuid to Leeuwarden hourly. Tickets cost €21–45 and the journey takes 2h 3m.