Lelystad to Cologne Trains

Lelystad to Cologne trains

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The average train between Lelystad and Cologne takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Lelystad to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 3m

Duration

286 km

Distance

€56

Average price

5 times a day

Frequency

Lelystad to Cologne train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Lelystad and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 3:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Lelystad is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:48 PM → 9:25 PM
3h 37m • 2 changes
11:18 PM → 9:24 AM
Arrives next day
10h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:52 AM → 11:19 AM
5h 27m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 1:19 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
10:18 AM → 3:20 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
12:18 PM → 5:24 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:52 AM → 11:19 AM
5h 27m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 1:19 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
10:18 AM → 3:20 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
12:18 PM → 5:24 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:52 AM → 11:19 AM
5h 27m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 1:19 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
10:18 AM → 3:20 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
12:18 PM → 5:24 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:52 AM → 11:19 AM
5h 27m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 1:19 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
10:18 AM → 3:20 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
12:18 PM → 5:24 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

3:36 AM → 11:19 AM
7h 43m • 2 changes

Phone: +31 30 751 5155
Website: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Train from Lelystad Centrum to Zwolle

Ave. Duration: 26 min
Frequency: Every 20 minutes
Estimated price: €5–11
Website: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraal

Ave. Duration: 59 min
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: €8–17
Website: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbf

Ave. Duration: 1h 37m
Frequency: Every 2 hours
Estimated price: €18–35
Website: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Train from Lelystad Centrum to Utrecht Centraal

Ave. Duration: 54 min
Frequency: Every 3 hours
Estimated price: €7–15
Website: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Train from Utrecht Centraal to Köln Hbf

Ave. Duration: 2h 53m
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: €23–50
Website: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

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