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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Zwolle is to bus and train which costs €75 - €150 and takes 13h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Zwolle is to fly and train which takes 5h 14m and costs €90 - €300.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Zwolle?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Zwolle. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Zwolle via Frankfurt and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

How far is it from Basel to Zwolle?

The distance between Basel and Zwolle is 726 km. The road distance is 706.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Zwolle without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 7h 22m and costs €95 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Basel to Zwolle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Zwolle bus from?

Basel to Zwolle bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Zwolle train from?

Basel to Zwolle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Zwolle?

The best way to get from Basel to Zwolle is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 7h 22m and costs €95 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Basel to Zwolle bus arrive?

Basel to Zwolle bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Dusseldorf Central Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Zwolle train arrive?

Basel to Zwolle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Basel to Zwolle?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Zwolle is 707 km. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Basel to Zwolle.

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

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Where can I stay near Zwolle?

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Basel to Zwolle - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Basel and Zwolle?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Zwolle. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum via Düsseldorf central bus station, Essen Hbf, Arnhem, Centraal Station [ K ] and Apeldoorn, Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Zwolle by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
7h 22m
€97–279
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Eindhoven Stationbus 007
2. Take the bus from Eindhoven, Centraal Station to Oss, Centraal Stationbus 305 / ...
3. Take the train from Oss to Zwolletrain
13h 35m
€77–144
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Apeldoorn, Station to Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrumbus 210 / ...
11h 20m
Drive 706.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Zwollecar 706.6 km
6h 7m
€122–177
Fly Basel to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Zwolletrain
5h 14m
€91–294
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Arnhem Centraaltrain 43N
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain Intercity
9h 46m
€92–226
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Zwolletrain
6h 35m
€143–368
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
8h 1m
€132–331

Basel to Zwolle by train

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7h 22mAverage Duration

€97Cheapest Price

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Distance: 725.7 km
Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Zwolle, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Zwolle via Frankfurt and Arnhem Centraal in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum via Düsseldorf central bus station, Essen central train station, Essen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal Station, Arnhem, Centraal Station [ K ], and Apeldoorn, Station in around 11h 20m.

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