The average train between Cologne and Lelystad takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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 3 times a day between Cologne and Lelystad. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 4:49 PM which arrives into Lelystad at 9:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Lelystad. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf station and arriving at Lelystad Centrum station via Arnhem Centraal station and Zwolle station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
Cologne to Lelystad train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Lelystad train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Lelystad Centrum station.
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The distance between Cologne and Lelystad is 202.5 km. The road distance is 241 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Lelystad Centrum via Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle in around 3h 31m.