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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Lelystad is to train which costs €13 - €27 and takes 1h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Lelystad is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs €13 - €27.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Lelystad?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Lelystad station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Almere Buiten, Station Buiten via Schiphol, Airport and Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Lelystad?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Lelystad Centrum. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Lelystad?

The distance between Rotterdam and Lelystad is 115 km. The road distance is 121.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Lelystad without a car is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs €13 - €27.

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

The train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lelystad Centrum takes 1h 15m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Lelystad bus from?

Rotterdam to Lelystad bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Lelystad train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Lelystad?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Lelystad is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs €13 - €27. Alternatively, you can bus and line 300 bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 2h 55m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Lelystad bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Lelystad bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Lelystad train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Lelystad?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Lelystad is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Rotterdam to Lelystad.

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

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Where can I stay near Lelystad?

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Rotterdam to Lelystad - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 300 bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Rotterdam to Lelystad by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lelystad Centrumtrain Intercity direct / ...
1h 15m
€13–27
Bus, line 300 bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Amsterdam Schiphol Airportbus N93 / ...
2. Take the bus from Schiphol, Airport to Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenAbus 300 / ...
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA to Almere Buiten, Station Buitenbus 330
2h 55m
€19–31
Drive 121.6 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Lelystadcar 121.6 km
1h 25m
€22–32

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Distance: 115.3 km
Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Lelystad, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lelystad Centrum hourly. Tickets cost €13–27 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Lelystad Centrum via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Schiphol, Airport, Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA, Almere Buiten, Station Buiten, and Almere Buiten in around 2h 55m.

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