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

The cheapest way to get from Lelystad to Leiden is to train which costs €10 - €18 and takes 1h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lelystad to Leiden is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs €19 - €28.

Is there a direct bus between Lelystad and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Lelystad station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Almere Buiten, Station Buiten and arriving at Leiden, Groenoord via Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA and Schiphol, Airport/Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Lelystad and Leiden?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lelystad Centrum and arriving at Leiden Centraal. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 29m.

How far is it from Lelystad to Leiden?

The distance between Lelystad and Leiden is 90 km. The road distance is 93 km.

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

The best way to get from Lelystad to Leiden without a car is to train via Amsterdam which takes 1h 9m and costs €10 - €24.

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

It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Lelystad to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lelystad to Leiden bus from?

Lelystad to Leiden bus services, operated by allGo, depart from Almere Buiten, Station Buiten.

Where do I catch the Lelystad to Leiden train from?

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

Train or bus from Lelystad to Leiden?

The best way to get from Lelystad to Leiden is to train via Amsterdam which takes 1h 9m and costs €10 - €24. Alternatively, you can bus and line 300 bus and line 365 bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 2h 56m.

Where does the Lelystad to Leiden bus arrive?

Lelystad to Leiden bus services, operated by allGo, arrive at Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA.

Where does the Lelystad to Leiden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lelystad to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Lelystad to Leiden is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Lelystad to Leiden.

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

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Where can I stay near Leiden?

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Lelystad to Leiden - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 300 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Lelystad to Leiden by train, bus, or car

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Train via Amsterdam
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1. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Amsterdam Zuidtrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Leiden Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
1h 9m
€10–23
Bus, line 300 bus, line 365 bus
1. Take the bus from Almere Buiten, Station Buiten to Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenAbus 330
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA to Schiphol, Airportbus 300 / ...
3. Take the bus from Schiphol, Airport/Plaza to Leiden, Groenoordbus 365
2h 56m
€22–32
Drive 93 km
1. Drive from Lelystad to Leidencar 93 km
1h 8m
€20–28
Train
1. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Leiden Centraaltrain Sprinter
1h 29m
€10–18

Lelystad to Leiden by train

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Distance: 89.6 km
Duration: 1h 9m

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

You can take a train from Lelystad Centrum to Leiden Centraal via Amsterdam Zuid in around 1h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lelystad Centrum to Leiden, Groenoord via Almere Buiten, Almere Buiten, Station Buiten, Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA, Schiphol, Airport, and Schiphol, Airport/Plaza in around 2h 56m.

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