The average train between Budapest and Zwolle takes 18h 11m and the fastest train takes 15h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest 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 Budapest and Zwolle. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Zwolle at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf and take an average of 18h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Zwolle. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Zwolle station via Muenchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 11m.
Budapest to Zwolle train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Zwolle train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Zwolle station.
Book your Budapest to Zwolle train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Zwolle is 1,077.9 km. The road distance is 1,516 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zwolle via Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Arnhem Centraal in around 14h 41m.