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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Lelystad is to bus which costs €85 - €150 and takes 14h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Lelystad is to fly and train which takes 5h 5m and costs €130 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Lelystad?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Lelystad station. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Almere Buiten, Station Buiten via Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, Amsterdam, Station Zuid and Muiden, P+R terrein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Lelystad?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Lelystad. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Lelystad Centrum via Köln Hbf, Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.

How far is it from Zurich to Lelystad?

The distance between Zurich and Lelystad is 680 km. The road distance is 766.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Lelystad without a car is to train which takes 9h 19m and costs €240 - €800.

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Zurich to Lelystad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Lelystad bus from?

Zurich to Lelystad bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Lelystad train from?

Zurich to Lelystad train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Lelystad?

The best way to get from Zurich to Lelystad is to train which takes 9h 19m and costs €240 - €800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €150 and takes 14h 23m.

Where does the Zurich to Lelystad bus arrive?

Zurich to Lelystad bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Zurich to Lelystad train arrive?

Zurich to Lelystad train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Lelystad?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Lelystad is 766 km. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Zurich to Lelystad.

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

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Zurich to Lelystad - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Lelystad by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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Fly Zurich Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Lelystad Centrumtrain
5h 5m
€132–309
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 23m
€87–150
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Lelystad Centrumtrain
9h 19m
€244–797
Night train
1. Take the night train from Zürich HB to Amsterdam Centraalnighttrain Nj
12h 13m
€304–910
Train to Basel, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Lelystad Centrumtrain
6h 15m
€153–408
Fly Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Lelystad Centrumtrain
7h 30m
€135–312
Fly Zurich Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Lelystad Centrumtrain
7h 14m
€117–312
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Freiburgbus
2. Take the train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Utrecht Centraaltrain 43N
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Almere Muziekwijktrain
14h 35m
€147–582
Drive 766.2 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Lelystadcar 766.2 km
7h 49m
€137–198

Zurich to Lelystad by train

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9h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 679.7 km
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Lelystad, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Lelystad Centrum via Köln Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 9h 19m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Zürich to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk twice daily. Tickets cost €70–130 and the journey takes 12h 1m.

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