1st Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- Lounge Access
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£11
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£12
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
34 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
37 m
Trains on 19 Sept
37
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lelystad to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lelystad to Amsterdam will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 37 trains from Lelystad to Amsterdam, including 12 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 43 km distance in an average of 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
SPR 4324 · SPR 5824 · SPR 4033
SPR 4322 · SPR 5822 · SPR 4031
SPR 4338 · SPR 5838 · SPR 4047
SPR 4338 · SPR 4038
SPR 4322
NT 32786
IC 790
NT 32748
IC 824 · IC 2624
IC 722 · IC 2622The table below shows live departures for Lelystad to Amsterdam trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 718 · IC 2618 · SPR 7427 | 7:12 Lelystad Centrum | 1h01 | 8:13 Amsterdam Amstel | 2 changes | |
SPR 4320 | 7:25 Lelystad Centrum | 0h59 | 8:24 Amsterdam RAI | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 4320 · SPR 5820 · SPR 4029 | 7:25 Lelystad Centrum | 1h03 | 8:28 Amsterdam Amstel | 2 changes | |
SPR 4320 · SPR 4020 | 7:25 Lelystad Centrum | 1h07 | 8:32 Amsterdam Amstel | 1 change | |
IC 820 · IC 2620 · SPR 7429 | 7:42 Lelystad Centrum | 1h01 | 8:43 Amsterdam Amstel | 2 changes | |
IC 820 · IC 2620 | 7:42 Lelystad Centrum | 0h40 | 8:22 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ICD 2422 · SPR 5720 | 7:53 Lelystad Centrum | 0h43 | 8:36 Amsterdam RAI | 1 change | |
ICD 2422 · SPR 7420 | 7:53 Lelystad Centrum | 0h54 | 8:47 Amsterdam Amstel | 1 change | |
SPR 4322 · SPR 5822 | 7:55 Lelystad Centrum | 0h53 | 8:48 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
SPR 4322 · SPR 4022 | 7:55 Lelystad Centrum | 1h07 | 9:02 Amsterdam Amstel | 1 change | |
SPR 4322 | 7:55 Lelystad Centrum | 0h59 | 8:54 Amsterdam RAI | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 4322 · SPR 5822 · SPR 4031 | 7:55 Lelystad Centrum | 1h03 | 8:58 Amsterdam Amstel | 2 changes | |
IC 722 · IC 2622 · SPR 7431 | 8:12 Lelystad Centrum | 1h01 | 9:13 Amsterdam Amstel | 2 changes | |
IC 722 · IC 2622 | 8:12 Lelystad Centrum | 0h40 | 8:52 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
SPR 4324 · SPR 4024 | 8:25 Lelystad Centrum | 1h07 | 9:32 Amsterdam Amstel | 1 change | |
SPR 4324 · SPR 5824 | 8:25 Lelystad Centrum | 0h54 | 9:19 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
SPR 4324 · SPR 5824 · SPR 4033 | 8:25 Lelystad Centrum | 1h03 | 9:28 Amsterdam Amstel | 2 changes | |
SPR 4324 | 8:25 Lelystad Centrum | 0h59 | 9:24 Amsterdam RAI | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 824 · IC 2624 | 8:42 Lelystad Centrum | 0h40 | 9:22 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ICD 2426 · SPR 5724 | 8:53 Lelystad Centrum | 0h43 | 9:36 Amsterdam RAI | 1 change | |
SPR 4326 | 8:55 Lelystad Centrum | 0h59 | 9:54 Amsterdam RAI | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 4326 · SPR 5826 | 8:55 Lelystad Centrum | 0h54 | 9:49 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 726 · IC 2626 | 9:12 Lelystad Centrum | 0h40 | 9:52 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
SPR 4328 | 9:25 Lelystad Centrum | 0h59 | 10:24 Amsterdam RAI | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 4328 · SPR 5828 | 9:25 Lelystad Centrum | 0h54 | 10:19 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 828 · IC 2628 | 9:42 Lelystad Centrum | 0h40 | 10:22 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ICD 2430 · SPR 5728 | 9:53 Lelystad Centrum | 0h43 | 10:36 Amsterdam RAI | 1 change | |
SPR 4330 | 9:55 Lelystad Centrum | 0h59 | 10:54 Amsterdam RAI | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 4330 · SPR 5830 | 9:55 Lelystad Centrum | 0h53 | 10:48 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 730 · IC 2630 | 10:12 Lelystad Centrum | 0h40 | 10:52 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
SPR 4332 | 10:25 Lelystad Centrum | 0h59 | 11:24 Amsterdam RAI | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 4332 · SPR 5832 | 10:25 Lelystad Centrum | 0h54 | 11:19 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 832 · IC 2632 | 10:42 Lelystad Centrum | 0h40 | 11:22 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ICD 2434 · SPR 5732 | 10:53 Lelystad Centrum | 0h43 | 11:36 Amsterdam RAI | 1 change | |
SPR 4334 | 10:55 Lelystad Centrum | 0h59 | 11:54 Amsterdam RAI | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 4334 · SPR 5834 | 10:55 Lelystad Centrum | 0h54 | 11:49 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 734 · IC 2634 | 11:12 Lelystad Centrum | 0h40 | 11:52 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
SPR 4336 | 11:25 Lelystad Centrum | 0h59 | 12:24 Amsterdam RAI | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 4336 · SPR 5836 | 11:25 Lelystad Centrum | 0h54 | 12:19 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 836 · IC 2636 | 11:42 Lelystad Centrum | 0h40 | 12:22 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ICD 2438 · SPR 5736 | 11:53 Lelystad Centrum | 0h43 | 12:36 Amsterdam RAI | 1 change | |
SPR 4338 | 11:55 Lelystad Centrum | 0h59 | 12:54 Amsterdam RAI | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 4338 · SPR 5838 | 11:55 Lelystad Centrum | 0h53 | 12:48 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 738 · IC 2638 | 12:12 Lelystad Centrum | 0h40 | 12:52 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
SPR 4340 | 12:25 Lelystad Centrum | 0h59 | 13:24 Amsterdam RAI | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 4340 · SPR 5840 | 12:25 Lelystad Centrum | 0h54 | 13:19 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 840 · IC 2640 | 12:42 Lelystad Centrum | 0h40 | 13:22 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ICD 2442 · SPR 5740 | 12:53 Lelystad Centrum | 0h43 | 13:36 Amsterdam RAI | 1 change | |
SPR 4342 | 12:55 Lelystad Centrum | 0h59 | 13:54 Amsterdam RAI | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 4342 · SPR 5842 | 12:55 Lelystad Centrum | 0h54 | 13:49 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 742 · IC 2642 | 13:12 Lelystad Centrum | 0h40 | 13:52 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
SPR 4344 | 13:25 Lelystad Centrum | 0h59 | 14:24 Amsterdam RAI | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 4344 · SPR 5844 | 13:25 Lelystad Centrum | 0h54 | 14:19 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 844 · IC 2644 | 13:42 Lelystad Centrum | 0h40 | 14:22 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ICD 2446 · SPR 5744 | 13:53 Lelystad Centrum | 0h43 | 14:36 Amsterdam RAI | 1 change | |
SPR 4346 | 13:55 Lelystad Centrum | 0h59 | 14:54 Amsterdam RAI | 0 changesdirect | |
ICD 2450 · SPR 5748 | 14:53 Lelystad Centrum | 0h43 | 15:36 Amsterdam RAI | 1 change | |
SPR 4350 · SPR 5850 | 14:55 Lelystad Centrum | 0h54 | 15:49 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
SPR 4350 | 14:55 Lelystad Centrum | 0h59 | 15:54 Amsterdam RAI | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 750 · IC 2650 | 15:12 Lelystad Centrum | 0h40 | 15:52 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
SPR 4352 | 15:25 Lelystad Centrum | 0h59 | 16:24 Amsterdam RAI | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 4352 · SPR 5852 | 15:25 Lelystad Centrum | 0h54 | 16:19 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 852 · IC 2652 | 15:42 Lelystad Centrum | 0h40 | 16:22 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ICD 2454 · SPR 5752 | 15:53 Lelystad Centrum | 0h43 | 16:36 Amsterdam RAI | 1 change | |
SPR 4354 | 15:55 Lelystad Centrum | 0h59 | 16:54 Amsterdam RAI | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 4354 · SPR 5854 | 15:55 Lelystad Centrum | 0h54 | 16:49 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 754 · IC 2654 | 16:12 Lelystad Centrum | 0h40 | 16:52 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
SPR 4356 | 16:25 Lelystad Centrum | 0h59 | 17:24 Amsterdam RAI | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 4356 · SPR 5856 | 16:25 Lelystad Centrum | 0h54 | 17:19 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 856 · IC 2656 | 16:42 Lelystad Centrum | 0h40 | 17:22 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ICD 2458 · SPR 5756 | 16:53 Lelystad Centrum | 0h43 | 17:36 Amsterdam RAI | 1 change | |
SPR 4358 | 16:55 Lelystad Centrum | 0h59 | 17:54 Amsterdam RAI | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 4358 · SPR 5858 | 16:55 Lelystad Centrum | 0h54 | 17:49 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 758 · IC 2658 | 17:12 Lelystad Centrum | 0h40 | 17:52 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
SPR 4360 | 17:25 Lelystad Centrum | 0h59 | 18:24 Amsterdam RAI | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 4360 · SPR 5860 | 17:25 Lelystad Centrum | 0h54 | 18:19 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 860 · IC 2660 | 17:42 Lelystad Centrum | 0h40 | 18:22 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
ICD 2462 · SPR 5760 | 17:53 Lelystad Centrum | 0h43 | 18:36 Amsterdam RAI | 1 change | |
SPR 4362 | 17:55 Lelystad Centrum | 0h57 | 18:52 Amsterdam RAI | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 19 September | |||||
IC 786 · SPR 4393 | 0:12 Lelystad Centrum | 0h52 | 1:04 Amsterdam RAI | 1 change | |
SPR 4388 | 0:25 Lelystad Centrum | 0h59 | 1:24 Amsterdam RAI | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 4388 · SPR 5888 | 0:25 Lelystad Centrum | 0h53 | 1:18 Amsterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 790 | 1:12 Lelystad Centrum | 0h35 | 1:47 Amsterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
NT 32748 | 1:47 Lelystad Centrum | 0h38 | 2:25 Amsterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
NT 32786 | 3:06 Lelystad Centrum | 0h34 | 3:40 Amsterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Lelystad to Amsterdam run on average 17 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 43 km distance in 40m.
Distance 43 km |
Average train duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 40m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
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High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 2 days |
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World-famous museum with Dutch masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer and others, plus decorative arts and a major Asian collection.
Museum dedicated to Vincent van Gogh, showing major paintings, drawings and letters that trace his life and artistic development.
Canal house museum where Anne Frank hid during the war, offering a powerful, carefully presented insight into her story.
Historic canal district ideal for walking, lined with gabled houses, bridges, houseboats and classic waterside city views.
Lively former working-class neighbourhood with independent shops, markets, brown cafés and scenic canals popular with locals.
Large city park with broad lawns, ponds, open-air performances and relaxed paths for walking, cycling and people-watching.
Deep-fried cod or white fish in a light batter, a Dutch seaside classic popular in Amsterdam markets and fish shops.
Raw salted herring, often served with chopped onion and pickles. It is a longstanding Dutch street-food tradition.
Small fluffy pancakes served with butter and icing sugar. A beloved Dutch treat found in traditional pancake houses.
Traditional tasting room near the centre, ideal for sampling jenever and Dutch liqueurs in a historic wooden interior.
Long-running canal-side restaurant serving refined Dutch and French-influenced cooking in an elegant, relaxed atmosphere.
Popular fish specialist for Dutch seafood classics including herring and kibbeling, with a smart but casual feel.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lelystad to Amsterdam by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Amsterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lelystad to Amsterdam trains use the Lelystad Centrum to Amsterdam Centraal station pair, with some services arriving at Amsterdam RAI. Use this guide to compare Lelystad and Amsterdam train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Lelystad Centrum is 1 km from Lelystad city centre. Public transport options include:
Lelystad Centrum has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Applaus, De Gordiaan
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Lelystad Centrum. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Lelystad Centrum. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lelystad Centrum: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lelystad Centrum: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lelystad Centrum: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Apollo Hotel Lelystad City Centre, Hotel De Lange Jammer, Hotel Lelystad Airport.
Amsterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: De Broodzaak, Kyoto Sushi & Grill, Starbucks, The Doner Company, Wagamama, Wurst & Schnitzelhaus, Smullers, Burger King, Grand Café First Class, Burgerij, & many more
Free WiFi in all station areas. ATMs are available at Amsterdam Centraal.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Centraal. Information desks are located in a small white building in front of the station's main entrance and at various points in the main passenger hall.
Luggage storage is located on the ground floor near the front entrance in the eastern walkway, near the stairs to platform 2. Open daily from 07:00 to 01:00. .
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Centraal: The station is fully accessible, including lifts to the platforms.
Nearby hotels include NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam, Art’otel Amsterdam.
Amsterdam RAI is 4 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam RAI has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant As, Restaurant Riva
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam RAI. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Amsterdam RAI. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Amsterdam RAI: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Amsterdam RAI: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam RAI: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Novotel Amsterdam City, Holiday Inn Amsterdam, Motel One Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Amstel is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Amstel has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Amstelle, Café Restaurant Dauphine
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Amstel. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Amsterdam Amstel. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Amsterdam Amstel: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Amsterdam Amstel: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Amstel: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Amstel Hotel, citizenM Amsterdam Amstel Hotel, InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam.
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