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How to get fromZwolle to Dortmundby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Zwolle to Dortmund by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Zwolle to Enschedetrain train Sprinter RS23 / ...
    2. Take the train from Enschede to Dortmund Hbftrain train Rb51
    3h 53m
    €25–33

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum to Apeldoorn, Stationbus bus 210 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Arnhem Central Station to Dortmund central bus stationbus bus 056
    5h 34m
    €37–39

  3. Drive  171.2 km

    1. Drive from Zwolle to Dortmundcar car 171.2 km
    2h 34m
    €36–52

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Zwolle to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane AMS - DUS
    3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Dortmund Hbftrain train
    3h 56m
    €161–391

  5. Train via Dortmund Hbf

    1. Take the train from Zwolle to Enschedetrain train Sprinter RS23 / ...
    2. Take the train from Enschede to Dortmund Hbftrain train Re
    3h 57m
    €25–37

Zwolle to Dortmund by train

Calendar109Weekly Trains
Duration3h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 171.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Zwolle to Dortmund Hbf via Enschede in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum to Dortmund central bus station via Apeldoorn, Station - G, Arnhem, Centraal Station - H, and Arnhem Central Station in around 5h 34m.

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