What is the cheapest way to get from Kiel to Lelystad?

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Lelystad is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kiel to Lelystad?

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Lelystad is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Lelystad?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Lelystad station. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Lelystad, Station Centrum via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Groningen, Hoofdstation and Emmeloord, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Lelystad?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Lelystad. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Lelystad Centrum via Hamburg Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from Kiel to Lelystad?

The distance between Kiel and Lelystad is 546 km. The road distance is 464.9 km.

How do I travel from Kiel to Lelystad without a car?

The best way to get from Kiel to Lelystad without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €65 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Kiel to Lelystad?

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Kiel to Lelystad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Lelystad bus from?

Kiel to Lelystad bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kiel central bus station.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Lelystad train from?

Kiel to Lelystad train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Lelystad?

The best way to get from Kiel to Lelystad is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €65 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 39m.

Where does the Kiel to Lelystad bus arrive?

Kiel to Lelystad bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Kiel to Lelystad train arrive?

Kiel to Lelystad train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Lelystad?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Lelystad is 465 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Kiel to Lelystad.

Where can I stay near Lelystad?

There are 288+ hotels available in Lelystad.

Kiel to Lelystad - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Kiel to Lelystad by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hengelotrain
4. Take the train from Hengelo to Zwolletrain
5. Take the train from Zwolle to Lelystad Centrumtrain
6h 55m
€66–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus 050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Groningen central stationbus N75 / ...
3. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Emmeloord, Busstationbus 315
9h 39m
€41–68
Drive 464.9 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Lelystadcar 464.9 km
4h 50m
€81–117
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAM - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Lelystad Centrumtrain
6h 8m
€104–325
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the bus from HAMBURG, ZOB, Adenauerallee 74 to Groningen, Central Stationbus
3. Take the train from Groningen to Lelystad Centrumtrain
9h 53m
€64–183
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRE - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Lelystad Centrumtrain
5h 56m
€123–376
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
5. Take the train from Zwolle to Lelystad Centrumtrain
7h 40m
€140–329
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAJ - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Lelystad Centrumtrain
8h 15m
€166–399

Kiel to Lelystad by train

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6h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 546 km
Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Lelystad Centrum via Hamburg Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, and Zwolle in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Lelystad, Station Centrum via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Groningen central station, Groningen, Hoofdstation, and Emmeloord, Busstation in around 9h 39m.

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