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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Zwolle is to train and bus which costs €45 - €100 and takes 7h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Zwolle is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Zwolle?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Zwolle. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum via Bremen Fernbusterminal, Groningen, Hoofdstation and Emmeloord, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Zwolle?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Zwolle. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Zwolle via Hamburg Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf and Hengelo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

How far is it from Kiel to Zwolle?

The distance between Kiel and Zwolle is 497 km. The road distance is 415.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Zwolle without a car is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs €70 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Kiel to Zwolle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Zwolle bus from?

Kiel to Zwolle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kiel central bus station.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Zwolle train from?

Kiel to Zwolle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Zwolle?

The best way to get from Kiel to Zwolle is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs €70 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €85 and takes 10h 15m.

Where does the Kiel to Zwolle bus arrive?

Kiel to Zwolle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bremen Fernbusterminal station.

Where does the Kiel to Zwolle train arrive?

Kiel to Zwolle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Zwolle?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Zwolle is 416 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Kiel to Zwolle.

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

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Kiel to Zwolle - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kiel to Zwolle by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hengelotrain
4. Take the train from Hengelo to Zwolletrain
6h 23m
€74–166
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the bus from Hamburg - Bus Station to Groningenbus
3. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain
7h 13m
€46–100
Drive 415.5 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Zwollecar 415.5 km
4h 12m
€88–127
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAM - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Zwolletrain
6h 23m
€137–395
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Bremen Fernbusterminalbus N74
2. Take the bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Groningen central stationbus N75 / ...
3. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Emmeloord, Busstationbus 315
4. Take the bus from Emmeloord, Busstation to Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrumbus 641 / ...
10h 15m
€62–84
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRE - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Zwolletrain
6h 11m
€152–466
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
7h 2m
€112–352

Kiel to Zwolle by train

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Distance: 497.1 km
Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Zwolle via Hamburg Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf, and Hengelo in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum via Bremen Fernbusterminal, Groningen central station, Groningen, Hoofdstation, and Emmeloord, Busstation in around 10h 15m.

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