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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Lelystad is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 9h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Lelystad is to drive which takes 4h and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Lelystad?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Lelystad. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Lelystad Centrum via Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb, Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Mainz to Lelystad?

The distance between Mainz and Lelystad is 480 km. The road distance is 404.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Lelystad without a car is to train via Arnhem which takes 5h 51m and costs €80 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Mainz to Lelystad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Lelystad train from?

Mainz to Lelystad train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Lelystad?

The best way to get from Mainz to Lelystad is to train via Arnhem which takes 5h 51m and costs €80 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 9h 28m.

Where does the Mainz to Lelystad train arrive?

Mainz to Lelystad train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Lelystad?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Lelystad is 405 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Mainz to Lelystad.

Where can I stay near Lelystad?

There are 253+ hotels available in Lelystad.

Mainz to Lelystad - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 8 ways to get from Mainz to Lelystad by train, bus, night train, 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 via Arnhem
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Arnhem CentraalIce
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
3. Take the train from Zwolle to Lelystad Centrum
5h 51m
€84–236
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Mainz Hbf to Arnhem CentraalNj
7h 19m
€35–260
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Aachen station west
2. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena833
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA to Almere Buiten, Station Buiten330
9h 28m
€41–85
Drive 404.9 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Lelystad404.9 km
4h
€72–104
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Utrecht CentraalNightjet
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Almere CentrumSprinter / ...
6h 10m
€78–233
Fly Frankfurt to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)FRA - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Lelystad Centrum
4h 49m
€128–297
Fly Frankfurt to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)FRA - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Lelystad Centrum
5h 58m
€139–270
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Lelystad Centrum
5h 33m
€152–426

Mainz to Lelystad by train

105Weekly Trains

5h 51mAverage Duration

€84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 480.3 km
Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Lelystad Centrum via Frankfurt, Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Lelystad Centrum via Aachen station west, Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena, Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA, Almere Buiten, Station Buiten, and Almere Buiten in around 9h 28m.

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