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How to get fromCologne to Lelystadby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Lelystad by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train Ice
    2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain train
    3. Take the train from Zwolle to Lelystad Centrumtrain train
    3h 29m
    €31–159

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus bus N61 / ...
    2. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Lelystad Centrumtrain train Intercity / ...
    5h 23m
    €26–52

  3. Drive 242.3 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Lelystadcar car 242.3 km
    2h 40m
    €44–63

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane DUS - AMS
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Lelystad Centrumtrain train
    3h 52m
    €136–341

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain train 10 / ...
    2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Arnhem Centraaltrain train Re
    3. Take the bus from Apeldoorn, Station to Harderwijk, Stationbus bus 206
    6h 20m
    €70–100

Cologne to Lelystad by train

Calendar122Weekly Trains
Duration3h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 286 km
  • Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Lelystad, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Lelystad Centrum via Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle in around 3h 29m.

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