There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Zwolle by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zwolletrain Intercity
1h 36m€16–29Bus, line 302 bus, train
- Take the bus from Rotterdam, Kralingse Zoom to Vianen, Busstation Lekbrug-Oostbus 388
- Take the bus from Vianen, Busstation Lekbrug to Amersfoort, Centraal Stationbus 302
- Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Zwolletrain
3h 37m€21–32Drive 147.5 km
- Drive from Rotterdam to Zwollecar 147.5 km
1h 41m€31–44Train via Gouda
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Goudatrain Intercity / ...
- Take the train from Gouda to Zwolletrain Intercity
1h 48m€16–30Train via Utrecht
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
- Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Zwolletrain Sprinter / ...
2h 1m€16–29
Rotterdam to Zwolle by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Zwolle is to train via Gouda which costs €15 - €30 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Zwolle is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs €16 - €29.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Zwolle. Services depart three times a day, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 36m.
The distance between Rotterdam and Zwolle is 143 km. The road distance is 147.5 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Zwolle without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs €16 - €29.
The train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zwolle takes 1h 36m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Rotterdam to Zwolle train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Zwolle train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zwolle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Zwolle is 148 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Rotterdam to Zwolle.
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What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Zwolle, Netherlands?
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zwolle 3 times a day. Tickets cost €16–29 and the journey takes 1h 36m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Amersfoort Centraal to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Gouda
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Gouda to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–25
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +31 900 0155
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Rotterdam, Kralingse Zoom to Vianen, Busstation Lekbrug-Oost
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
- Phone
- 0900 - 5252241
- Website
- u-ov.info
Bus from Vianen, Busstation Lekbrug to Amersfoort, Centraal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.u-ov.info/
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