There are 6 ways to get from Zwolle to Ghent by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
best- Take the train from Zwolle to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoorttrain Ic / ...
3h 34m€48–137Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum to Apeldoorn, Stationbus 210 / ...
- Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Ghent Dampoortbus 822
6h 37m€36–48Drive 272.7 km
- Drive from Zwolle to Ghentcar 272.7 km
3h 2m€57–83Train, fly
- Take the train from Zwolle to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
- Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
4h 1m€174–344Train
- Take the train from Zwolle to Bredatrain
- Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Centraltrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoorttrain Ic / ...
4h 7m€36–69Train via Amersfoort
- Take the train from Zwolle to Amersfoort Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoorttrain Ic / ...
5h 45m€36–70
Zwolle to Ghent by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zwolle to Ghent is to bus which costs €35 - €50 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Zwolle to Ghent is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Zwolle to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum and arriving at Ghent Dampoort via Apeldoorn, Station - G and Nijmegen Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Zwolle to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Zwolle and arriving at Gand-Dampoort via Schiphol Airport and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Zwolle and Ghent is 312 km. The road distance is 272.7 km.
The best way to get from Zwolle to Ghent without a car is to train via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) which takes 3h 34m and costs €45 - €140.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Zwolle to Ghent, including transfers.
Zwolle to Ghent bus services, operated by RRReis, depart from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum station.
Zwolle to Ghent train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Zwolle station.
The best way to get from Zwolle to Ghent is to train via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) which takes 3h 34m and costs €45 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Zwolle, Netherlands and Ghent, Belgium?
You can take a train from Zwolle to Gand-Dampoort via Schiphol Airport and Anvers-Central in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum to Ghent Dampoort via Apeldoorn, Station - G, Arnhem, Centraal Station - H, Arnhem Centraal, Nijmegen, and Nijmegen Centraal Station in around 6h 37m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–320
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Breda to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Amersfoort Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Train from Zwolle to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €17–25
Train from Zwolle to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €17–25
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Breda to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +31302035833
- [email protected]
- Website
- European Sleeper
Train from Amersfoort Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- European Sleeper
- Phone
- +31 88 033 1360
- Website
- RRReis
Bus from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum to Apeldoorn, Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9
- Schedules at
- RRReis
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Ghent Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Zwolle to Ghent bus services, operated by RRReis, arrive at Apeldoorn, Station.
Zwolle to Ghent train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zwolle to Ghent is 273 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Zwolle to Ghent.
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