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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Lelystad is to train which costs €10 - €21 and takes 1h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Lelystad is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs €16 - €24.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Lelystad?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Lelystad station. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Groenoord and arriving at Almere Buiten, Station Buiten via Schiphol, Airport and Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Lelystad?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Lelystad Centrum. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Leiden to Lelystad?

The distance between Leiden and Lelystad is 89 km. The road distance is 93 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Lelystad without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs €10 - €21.

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

The train from Leiden Centraal to Lelystad Centrum takes 1h 31m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Lelystad bus from?

Leiden to Lelystad bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Leiden, Groenoord station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Lelystad train from?

Leiden to Lelystad train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.

Train or bus from Leiden to Lelystad?

The best way to get from Leiden to Lelystad is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs €10 - €21. Alternatively, you can line 365 bus and line 300 bus and bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 2h 44m.

Where does the Leiden to Lelystad bus arrive?

Leiden to Lelystad bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Schiphol, Airport/Plaza station.

Where does the Leiden to Lelystad train arrive?

Leiden to Lelystad train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Lelystad Centrum station.

Can I drive from Leiden to Lelystad?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Lelystad is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Leiden to Lelystad.

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

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Leiden to Lelystad - 3 ways to travel via train, line 365 bus, and line 300 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Leiden to Lelystad by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Lelystad Centrumtrain Sprinter / ...
1h 31m
€10–21
Line 365 bus, line 300 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Leiden, Groenoord to Schiphol, Airport/Plazabus 365
2. Take the bus from Schiphol, Airport to Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenAbus 300 / ...
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA to Almere Buiten, Station Buitenbus 330
2h 44m
€21–31
Drive 93 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Lelystadcar 93 km
1h 9m
€17–24

Leiden to Lelystad by train

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Distance: 89.4 km
Duration: 1h 31m

What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Lelystad, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Leiden Centraal to Lelystad Centrum every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €10–21 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leiden, Groenoord to Lelystad Centrum via Schiphol, Airport/Plaza, Schiphol, Airport, Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA, Almere Buiten, Station Buiten, and Almere Buiten in around 2h 44m.

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