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Het Spoorwegmuseum
Leading railway museum with historic trains, interactive displays and family-friendly exhibits in a former station.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£16
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£17
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 6 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 9 m
Trains on 18 Sept
11
Distance
53 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lelystad to Utrecht is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lelystad to Utrecht will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
To travel from Lelystad to Utrecht you need to make at least one change.
IC 722 · IC 3529
ECD 9524+
IC 3131
SPR 4322 · SPR 4925
SPR 4324 · SPR 4927
ICD 2422 · IC 3129
IC 722 · IC 3529
ECD 9524+
IC 3131
SPR 4322 · SPR 4925
SPR 4324 · SPR 4927
ICD 2422 · IC 3129Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lelystad to Utrecht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £17, while a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 53 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£17 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £17 compared to roughly £11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-6.30. The journey takes 1h 9m versus 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Lelystad to Utrecht trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SPR 4336 · SPR 4939 · SPR 28313 | 11:25 Lelystad Centrum | 1h24 | 12:49 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2 changes | |
SPR 4340 · SPR 4943 · SPR 28317 | 12:25 Lelystad Centrum | 1h24 | 13:49 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2 changes | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
ICD 2422 · SPR 7429 | 7:53 Lelystad Centrum | 1h35 | 9:28 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 change | |
ICD 2422 · IC 3129 | 7:53 Lelystad Centrum | 1h10 | 9:03 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
SPR 4322 · SPR 4925 | 7:55 Lelystad Centrum | 1h10 | 9:05 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 722 · IC 3529 | 8:12 Lelystad Centrum | 1h06 | 9:18 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
ECD 9524+ IC 3131 | 8:23 Lelystad Centrum | 1h10 | 9:33 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
SPR 4324 · SPR 4927 · SPR 28301 | 8:25 Lelystad Centrum | 1h24 | 9:49 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2 changes | |
SPR 4324 · SPR 4927 | 8:25 Lelystad Centrum | 1h10 | 9:35 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
SPR 4328 · SPR 4931 · SPR 28305 | 9:25 Lelystad Centrum | 1h24 | 10:49 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2 changes | |
SPR 4332 · SPR 4935 · SPR 28309 | 10:25 Lelystad Centrum | 1h24 | 11:49 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Lelystad to Utrecht run on average 25 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 53 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 53 km |
Average train duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 25 |
Fastest train 1h 5m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 6 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lelystad to Utrecht 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 Utrecht, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lelystad to Utrecht trains use the Lelystad Centrum to Utrecht Centraal station pair, with some services arriving at Utrecht Maliebaan. Use this guide to compare Lelystad and Utrecht 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.
Utrecht Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant De Rechtbank, Humphrey's Utrecht
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Utrecht Centraal. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Utrecht Centraal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Utrecht Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Utrecht Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Utrecht Centraal: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Crowne Plaza Utrecht, NH Utrecht, Park Plaza Utrecht.
Utrecht Maliebaan has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Utrecht Maliebaan.
ATMs are available at Utrecht Maliebaan.
Available at Utrecht Maliebaan: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Utrecht Maliebaan: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Utrecht Maliebaan.
Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn is 1 km from Utrecht city centre. Public transport options include:
Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn.
ATMs are available at Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn.
Available at Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn: Parking, WC.
Available at Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn.
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