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How to get from Zwolle to Rotterdam by metro and train?

By metro and train

To get from Zwolle to Rotterdam in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one metro line: take the IC train from Zwolle station to Schiphol Airport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ICD train and finally take the D metro from Rotterdam Centraal station to Zuidplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min.

133min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - ICD
ICD
Metro - D
Metro - D
Leaves from Zwolle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Zwolle
    680 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Schiphol Airport
    67 min
  • 4
    Train - ICDICD
    Wait for train
    ICD
    Brussel-Zuid/Midi
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8700
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Metro - D
    Wait for metro
    D
    De Akkers
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Zuidplein
    Ride to metro station
    Zuidplein
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by metro and train via IC, ICD and E

To get from Zwolle to Rotterdam in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one metro line: take the IC train from Zwolle station to Schiphol Airport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ICD train and finally take the E metro from Rotterdam Centraal station to Zuidplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min.

141min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - ICD
ICD
Metro - E
Metro - E
Leaves from Zwolle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Zwolle
    680 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Schiphol Airport
    67 min
  • 4
    Train - ICDICD
    Wait for train
    ICD
    Brussel-Zuid/Midi
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8000
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Metro - E
    Wait for metro
    E
    Slinge
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Zuidplein
    Ride to metro station
    Zuidplein
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Zwolle to Rotterdam

The distance between Zwolle, Netherlands and Rotterdam, Netherlands is approximately 171.21 km, which can typically be travelled in 133 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Zwolle to Rotterdam by metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Zwolle

Zwolle is located at Zwolle, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Zwolle, Emmawijk/Centrum.

Train stations close to Zwolle:

  • Zwolle Stadshagen
  • Zwolle

Bus stations close to Zwolle:

  • Zwolle, Emmawijk/Centrum
  • Zwolle, Rodetorenplein
  • Zwolle, Katwolderplein/Centrum

Public transit stations close to Rotterdam, Netherlands

Rotterdam is located at Rotterdam, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Rotterdam, Zuidplein.

Metro stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Zuidplein

Bus stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Rotterdam, Zuidplein
  • Zuidplein (Perron G)
  • Zuidplein Hoog

Alternative route by metro and train via IC, ICD and E

To get from Zwolle to Rotterdam in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one metro line: take the IC train from Zwolle station to Schiphol Airport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ICD train and finally take the E metro from Rotterdam Centraal station to Zuidplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min.

141min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - ICD
ICD
Metro - E
Metro - E
Leaves from Zwolle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Zwolle
    680 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Schiphol Airport
    67 min
  • 4
    Train - ICDICD
    Wait for train
    ICD
    Brussel-Zuid/Midi
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8000
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Metro - E
    Wait for metro
    E
    Slinge
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Zuidplein
    Ride to metro station
    Zuidplein
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Zwolle to Rotterdam?

    The fastest way takes 133 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line ICD, Bus line D.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Zwolle to Rotterdam?

    The alternative route takes 141 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line ICD, Bus line E.

  • Is there a direct train between Zwolle and Rotterdam in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 13 min.

  • Which train line goes from Zwolle to Rotterdam in Netherlands?

    The IC train line goes from Zwolle station near Zwolle to Den Haag Centraal station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one metro line till Den Haag Centraal station near Rotterdam in Netherlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Zwolle to Rotterdam in Netherlands by train and metro?

    The total travel time between Zwolle and Rotterdam in Netherlands by train and metro is about 2 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Zwolle to get to Rotterdam in Netherlands?

    Get on the IC train from the Zwolle station near Zwolle in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Zwolle and Rotterdam in Netherlands?

    Get off the train at the Den Haag Centraal station, which is closest to Rotterdam in Netherlands.

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