There are 4 ways to get from Zwolle to Emden by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain Sprinter / ...
- Take the train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 20134 / ...
2h 56m€22–60Bus
- Take the bus from [Zwolle] Zuidzijde, Hanzelaan to [Groningen] Voorzijde station, Stationswegbus Snelbus ipv trein / ...
- Take the bus from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)bus 72006 / ...
4h 3mDrive 172.1 km
- Drive from Zwolle to Emdencar 172.1 km
2h 3m€32–46Train, line 74 bus, line 14 bus
- Take the train from Zwolle to Emmentrain
- Take the bus from Emmen, Station to Stadskanaal, Busstationbus 74 / ...
- Take the bus from Stadskanaal, Busstation to Winschoten, Station uitstaphaltebus 14 / ...
4h 30m€35–65
Zwolle to Emden by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zwolle to Emden is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Zwolle to Emden is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Zwolle to Emden. However, there are services departing from [Zwolle] Zuidzijde, Hanzelaan and arriving at Leer(Ostfriesl) via Groningen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Zwolle to Emden. However, there are services departing from Zwolle and arriving at Emden Hbf via Groningen and Leer(Ostfriesl). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Zwolle and Emden is 198 km. The road distance is 172.1 km.
The best way to get from Zwolle to Emden without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €22 - €65.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Zwolle to Emden, including transfers.
Zwolle to Emden bus services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from [Zwolle] Zuidzijde, Hanzelaan station.
Zwolle to Emden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Zwolle station.
The best way to get from Zwolle to Emden is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €22 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Zwolle, Netherlands and Emden, Germany?
You can take a train from Zwolle to Emden Hbf via Groningen and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from [Zwolle] Zuidzijde, Hanzelaan to Emden Hbf via [Groningen] Voorzijde station, Stationsweg, Groningen, Leer(Ostfriesl), and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 4h 3m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Bus from [Zwolle] Zuidzijde, Hanzelaan to [Groningen] Voorzijde station, Stationsweg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Bus from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
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Booking & Getting There
Zwolle to Emden bus services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at [Groningen] Voorzijde station, Stationsweg.
Zwolle to Emden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zwolle to Emden is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Zwolle to Emden.
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