The average train between Bruges and Zwolle takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Bruges to Zwolle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Bruges and Zwolle. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bruges is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Zwolle at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Central and take an average of 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Zwolle. However, there are services departing from Bruges station and arriving at Zwolle station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
Bruges to Zwolle train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.
Bruges to Zwolle train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Zwolle station.
Book your Bruges to Zwolle train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Bruges and Zwolle is 244.6 km. The road distance is 359 km.
You can take a train from Bruges to Zwolle via Anvers-Central, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Amsterdam Zuid in around 5h 1m.