What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lelystad?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lelystad is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 2h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Lelystad?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Lelystad is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Lelystad?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Lelystad station. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal Station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Lelystad?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Lelystad. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Lelystad Centrum via Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Cologne to Lelystad?

The distance between Cologne and Lelystad is 286 km. The road distance is 240.6 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Lelystad without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Lelystad without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €30 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Lelystad?

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Cologne to Lelystad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Lelystad bus from?

Cologne to Lelystad bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Lelystad train from?

Cologne to Lelystad train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Lelystad?

The best way to get from Cologne to Lelystad is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €30 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 11m.

Where does the Cologne to Lelystad bus arrive?

Cologne to Lelystad bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Südviertel, Essen station.

Where does the Cologne to Lelystad train arrive?

Cologne to Lelystad train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Lelystad?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Lelystad is 241 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Cologne to Lelystad.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Lelystad?

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Where can I stay near Lelystad?

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1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
3. Take the train from Zwolle to Lelystad Centrumtrain
3h 31m
€31–147
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
5h 11m
Drive 240.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Lelystadcar 240.6 km
2h 32m
€44–63
Fly, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Lelystad Centrumtrain
3h 32m
€136–337
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Arnhem Centraaltrain Re
3. Take the bus from Apeldoorn, Station to Harderwijk, Stationbus 206
6h 20m
€70–96

Cologne to Lelystad by train

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Distance: 286 km
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Lelystad, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Lelystad Centrum via Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Lelystad Centrum via Südviertel, Essen, Essen Hbf, Amsterdam Centraal Station, Amsterdam Centraal, and Almere Centrum in around 5h 11m.

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