The average train between Utrecht and Lelystad takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Utrecht 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 30 minutes between Utrecht and Lelystad. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Lelystad at 1:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Lelystad. However, there are services departing from Utrecht station and arriving at Lelystad station via Almere Centrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Utrecht to Lelystad train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
Utrecht to Lelystad train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Lelystad Centrum station.
Book your Utrecht to Lelystad train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Utrecht and Lelystad is 52.3 km. The road distance is 69 km.
You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Lelystad Centrum via Almere Centrum in around 1h 10m.