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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Lelystad is to bus which costs €28 - €45 and takes 6h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Lelystad is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Lelystad?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Lelystad station. However, there are services departing from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B and arriving at Almere Buiten, Station Buiten via Brussels Zaventem Airport and Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Lelystad?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Lelystad. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Lelystad Centrum via Antwerpen-Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Leuven to Lelystad?

The distance between Leuven and Lelystad is 262 km. The road distance is 227.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Lelystad without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs €30 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Leuven to Lelystad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Lelystad bus from?

Leuven to Lelystad bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels Zaventem Airport station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Lelystad train from?

Leuven to Lelystad train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.

Train or bus from Leuven to Lelystad?

The best way to get from Leuven to Lelystad is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs €30 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 6h 48m.

Where does the Leuven to Lelystad bus arrive?

Leuven to Lelystad bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena station.

Where does the Leuven to Lelystad train arrive?

Leuven to Lelystad train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Central station.

Can I drive from Leuven to Lelystad?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Lelystad is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Leuven to Lelystad.

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

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Where can I stay near Lelystad?

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Leuven to Lelystad - 5 ways to travel via train, line 91 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Leuven to Lelystad by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Centraltrain L / ...
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Lelystad Centrumtrain Eurocity Direct
4h 6m
€32–94
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Amsterdam Bijlmer Arenabus 817 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA to Almere Buiten, Station Buitenbus 330
6h 48m
€28–44
Line 91 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B to Zaventem Brussels Airport perron Bbus 91
2. Take the bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport Parking P16 to Breda Bus Station Stationslaanbus
3. Take the train from Breda to Lelystad Centrumtrain
6h 33m
€41–83
Drive 227.6 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Lelystadcar 227.6 km
2h 43m
€41–59
Fly, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Lelystad Centrumtrain
3h 19m
€130–351

Leuven to Lelystad by train

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Distance: 262.2 km
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Lelystad, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Louvain to Lelystad Centrum via Anvers-Central and Antwerpen-Centraal in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B to Lelystad Centrum via Zaventem Brussels Airport perron B, Brussels Zaventem Airport, Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena, Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA, Almere Buiten, Station Buiten, and Almere Buiten in around 6h 48m.

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