What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Zwolle?

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Zwolle is to drive which costs €18 - €27 and takes 1h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Zwolle?

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Zwolle is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs €22 - €25.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Zwolle?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam to Zwolle. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum via Apeldoorn, Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Zwolle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Zwolle. Services depart once a week, and operate Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Zwolle?

The distance between Amsterdam and Zwolle is 102 km. The road distance is 104.1 km.

How do I travel from Amsterdam to Zwolle without a car?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Zwolle without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs €22 - €25.

How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Zwolle?

The train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zwolle takes 1h 6m including transfers and departs once a week.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Zwolle bus from?

Amsterdam to Zwolle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Zwolle train from?

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

Train or bus from Amsterdam to Zwolle?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Zwolle is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs €22 - €25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 17m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Zwolle bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Zwolle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Apeldoorn train station.

Where does the Amsterdam to Zwolle train arrive?

Amsterdam to Zwolle train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zwolle station.

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Zwolle?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Zwolle is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Amsterdam to Zwolle.

How do I get a train ticket from Amsterdam to Zwolle?

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Where can I stay near Zwolle?

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Amsterdam to Zwolle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Amsterdam to Zwolle 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 Amsterdam Centraal to ZwolleIntercity
1h 6m
€22–25
Drive 104.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Zwolle104.1 km
1h 20m
€19–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Apeldoorn train stationN1367 / ...
2. Take the bus from Apeldoorn, Station to Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum210 / ...
2h 17m
Train via Amsterdam Zuid
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to ZwolleIntercity
1h 30m
€19–57

Amsterdam to Zwolle by train

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Distance: 101.8 km
Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Zwolle, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zwolle 5 times a week. Tickets cost €23 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Arriva NL also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum via Apeldoorn train station and Apeldoorn, Station in around 2h 17m.

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