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How to get fromZwolle to Leidenby train, car, or bus

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Zwolle to Leiden Centraaltrain train Intercity
    1h 30m
    €15–35

  2. Train via Amsterdam

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Zwolle to Amsterdam Zuidtrain train Intercity
    2. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Leiden Centraaltrain train Intercity / ...
    1h 35m
    €14–30

  3. Drive  140 km

    1. Drive from Zwolle to Leidencar car 140 km
    1h 43m
    €26–38

  4. Train, line 365 bus

    1. Take the train from Zwolle to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train Intercity
    2. Take the bus from Schiphol, Airport/Plaza to Leiden, Groenoordbus bus 365
    2h 20m
    €19–34

Zwolle to Leiden by train

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 138.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 30m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Zwolle to Leiden Centraal twice daily. Tickets cost €15–35 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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