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

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Zwolle is to bus and line 302 bus which costs €25 - €35 and takes 3h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Zwolle is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Zwolle?

No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund station to Zwolle. However, there are services departing from Dortmund central bus station and arriving at Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum via Arnhem, Centraal Station - J and Apeldoorn, Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Zwolle?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Zwolle. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Zwolle via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Zwolle?

The distance between Dortmund and Zwolle is 215 km. The road distance is 171.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Dortmund to Zwolle without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €23 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Dortmund to Zwolle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Zwolle bus from?

Dortmund to Zwolle bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Zwolle train from?

Dortmund to Zwolle train services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund to Zwolle?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Zwolle is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €23 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 302 bus, which costs €25 - €35 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Dortmund to Zwolle bus arrive?

Dortmund to Zwolle bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Arnhem Centraal Station.

Where does the Dortmund to Zwolle train arrive?

Dortmund to Zwolle train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Zwolle?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Zwolle is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Dortmund to Zwolle.

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

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Where can I stay near Zwolle?

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Dortmund to Zwolle - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 302 bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Dortmund to Zwolle by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Oberhausen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
2h 56m
€23–118
Bus, line 302 bus
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Arnhem Centraal Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Arnhem, Centraal Station - J to Apeldoorn, Station - Bbus 302
3. Take the bus from Apeldoorn, Station to Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrumbus 210 / ...
3h 30m
€26–33
Drive 171.9 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Zwollecar 171.9 km
2h 35m
€31–45
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Zwolletrain
4h 21m
€146–369
Train via Enschede
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Enschedetrain Rb51
2. Take the train from Enschede to Zwolletrain Sprinter RS23 / ...
3h 24m
€38–53
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Enschedetrain Rb51
2. Take the bus from Enschede, Centraal Station to Zwolle, Stationbus 823
4h 42m
€39–51

Dortmund to Zwolle by train

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Distance: 214.7 km
Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Zwolle, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Zwolle via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum via Arnhem Centraal Station, Arnhem, Centraal Station - J, and Apeldoorn, Station in around 3h 30m.

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