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

The cheapest way to get from Lelystad to Cologne is to train and bus which costs €25 - €60 and takes 6h 15m.

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 30m and costs €40 - €65.

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 Köln Hbf via Zwolle and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Lelystad to Cologne?

The distance between Lelystad and Cologne is 286 km. The road distance is 240 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 which takes 3h 58m and costs €45 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Lelystad to Cologne, including transfers.

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.

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 30m to drive from Lelystad to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1794+ hotels available in Cologne.

Lelystad to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, line 114 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Lelystad to Cologne by train, bus, or car

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 Lelystad Centrum to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain 78 / ...
3h 58m
€49–150
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Amsterdam Zuidtrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N61 / ...
6h 15m
€25–56
Line 114 bus, line 105 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Harderwijk, Station to Barneveld, Station Barneveld Centrumbus 114 / ...
2. Take the bus from Barneveld, Station Barneveld Centrum to Arnhem, Centraal Stationbus 105
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
5h 47m
Drive 240 km
1. Drive from Lelystad to Colognecar 240 km
2h 30m
€43–62

Lelystad to Cologne by train

142Weekly Trains

3h 58mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 286 km
Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a train from Lelystad Centrum to Köln Hbf via Zwolle and Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 58m.

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