The average train between Kiel and Lelystad takes 7h 57m and the fastest train takes 7h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Kiel 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 hourly between Kiel and Lelystad. The earliest departure is at 3:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Lelystad at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 7h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Lelystad. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Lelystad station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
Kiel to Lelystad train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Lelystad train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Lelystad Centrum station.
The distance between Kiel and Lelystad is 368.7 km. The road distance is 546 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Lelystad Centrum via Hamburg Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, and Zwolle in around 6h 47m.