The average train between Budapest and Lelystad takes 21h 30m and the fastest train takes 17h 21m. There is at least one train per day from Budapest to Lelystad. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Budapest and Lelystad. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Lelystad at 8:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 21h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Lelystad. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Lelystad station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 30m.
Budapest to Lelystad train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Lelystad train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Lelystad Centrum station.
Book your Budapest to Lelystad train tickets online with Railjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Lelystad is 1,115.6 km. The road distance is 1,440 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Lelystad Centrum via Wien Hbf, Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 15h 17m.