The average train between Lelystad and Hanover takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Lelystad to Hanover. 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 4 hours between Lelystad and Hanover. The earliest departure is at 12:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Lelystad is at 5:54 PM which arrives into Hanover at 11:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lelystad to Hanover? 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 Lelystad to Hanover. However, there are services departing from Lelystad station and arriving at Hanover station via Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Lelystad to Hanover train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Lelystad Centrum station.
Lelystad to Hanover train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Hannover Hbf station.
Book your Lelystad to Hanover train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Blauwnet and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Lelystad and Hanover is 289 km. The road distance is 334 km.
You can take a train from Lelystad Centrum to Hannover Hbf via Zwolle and Hengelo in around 4h 17m.