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

The cheapest way to get from Zwolle to Basel is to drive which costs SFr 110 - SFr 170 and takes 6h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zwolle to Basel is to train and fly which takes 4h 39m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct bus between Zwolle and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Zwolle to Basel. However, there are services departing from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum and arriving at Basel SBB via Apeldoorn train station and Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Zwolle and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Zwolle to Basel. However, there are services departing from Zwolle and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Arnhem Centraal and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

How far is it from Zwolle to Basel?

The distance between Zwolle and Basel is 677 km. The road distance is 707 km.

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

The best way to get from Zwolle to Basel without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 14m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Zwolle to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zwolle to Basel bus from?

Zwolle to Basel bus services, operated by RRReis, depart from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum station.

Where do I catch the Zwolle to Basel train from?

Zwolle to Basel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Zwolle station.

Train or bus from Zwolle to Basel?

The best way to get from Zwolle to Basel is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 8h 14m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 42m.

Where does the Zwolle to Basel bus arrive?

Zwolle to Basel bus services, operated by RRReis, arrive at Apeldoorn, Station.

Where does the Zwolle to Basel train arrive?

Zwolle to Basel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Zwolle to Basel?

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

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

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

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

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Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
best
1. Take the train from Zwolle to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
4h 39m
CHF 90–249
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Basel SBBtrain 43N
10h 16m
CHF 71–367
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Frankfurttrain 78
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
8h 14m
CHF 82–227
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum to Apeldoorn, Stationbus 210 / ...
2. Take the bus from Apeldoorn train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Basel SBBbus
15h 42m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the night train from Arnhem Centraal to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
10h 16m
CHF 106–337
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zwolle to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 13m
CHF 140–313
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 38m
CHF 120–314
Drive 707 km
1. Drive from Zwolle to Baselcar 707 km
6h 6m
CHF 117–169

Zwolle to Basel by train

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8h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 676.9 km
Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a train from Zwolle to Basel Bad Bf via Arnhem Centraal and Frankfurt in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum to Basel SBB via Apeldoorn, Station, Apeldoorn train station, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 15h 42m.

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