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

The cheapest way to get from Lelystad to Cologne is to train which costs €30 - €70 and takes 4h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lelystad to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Lelystad and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Lelystad station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal Station and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Südviertel, Essen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Lelystad and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Lelystad to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lelystad Centrum and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Zwolle and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Lelystad to Cologne?

The distance between Lelystad and Cologne is 286 km. The road distance is 240.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lelystad to Cologne without a car is to train via Arnhem which takes 3h 59m and costs €30 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Lelystad to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lelystad to Cologne bus from?

Lelystad to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Amsterdam Centraal Station.

Where do I catch the Lelystad to Cologne train from?

Lelystad to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Lelystad Centrum station.

Train or bus from Lelystad to Cologne?

The best way to get from Lelystad to Cologne is to train via Arnhem which takes 3h 59m and costs €30 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Lelystad to Cologne bus arrive?

Lelystad to Cologne bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Where does the Lelystad to Cologne train arrive?

Lelystad to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zwolle station.

Can I drive from Lelystad to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Lelystad to Cologne is 240 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Lelystad to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Lelystad to Cologne?

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Train via Arnhem
best
1. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 59m
€32–160
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Almere Centrum to Utrecht Centraaltrain Sprinter
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 14m
€31–69
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Harderwijk, Station to Apeldoorn, Stationbus 206
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
5h 57m
€40–153
Drive 240.3 km
1. Drive from Lelystad to Colognecar 240.3 km
2h 31m
€43–62
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3h 49m
€133–345
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
6h 16m

Lelystad to Cologne by train

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Distance: 285.8 km
Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a train from Lelystad Centrum to Koeln Hbf via Zwolle and Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lelystad Centrum to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Almere Centrum, Amsterdam Centraal, Amsterdam Centraal Station, Essen Hbf, and Südviertel, Essen in around 6h 16m.

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