The average train between Purmerend and Lelystad takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Purmerend 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 every 4 hours between Purmerend and Lelystad. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purmerend is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Lelystad at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 25m • 1 change

1h 39m • 1 change

1h 29m • 1 change

1h 34m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Purmerend to Lelystad. However, there are services departing from Purmerend station and arriving at Lelystad station via Schiphol Airport Train Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Purmerend to Lelystad train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Purmerend station.
Purmerend to Lelystad train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Lelystad Centrum station.
Book your Purmerend to Lelystad train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Arriva NL.
The distance between Purmerend and Lelystad is 34.9 km. The road distance is 95 km.
You can take a train from Purmerend to Lelystad Centrum via Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 1h 56m.