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

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Zwolle is to train via Almere Centrum which costs €11 - €24 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 3m and costs €11 - €24.

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 19m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Zwolle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Amsterdam Zuid and arriving at Zwolle. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Zwolle?

The distance between Amsterdam and Zwolle is 103 km. The road distance is 104.2 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 3m and costs €11 - €24.

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

The train from Amsterdam Zuid to Zwolle takes 1h 3m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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 Zuid station.

Train or bus from Amsterdam to Zwolle?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Zwolle is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs €11 - €24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €22 and takes 2h 19m.

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 21m 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?

There are 556+ hotels available in Zwolle.

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There are 4 ways to get from Amsterdam to Zwolle by train, bus, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Zwolletrain Intercity
1h 3m
€11–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Apeldoorn train stationbus N1367
2. Take the bus from Apeldoorn, Station to Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrumbus 210 / ...
2h 19m
€17–21
Drive 104.2 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Zwollecar 104.2 km
1h 21m
€23–32
Train via Almere Centrum
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Almere Centrumtrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Almere Centrum to Zwolletrain Intercity
1h 20m
€11–24

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Distance: 102.7 km
Duration: 1h 3m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Zuid to Zwolle every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €11–21 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Arriva NL also services this route 3 times 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 19m.

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