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

From Zwolle to Rotterdam by bus, metro and train

To get from Zwolle to Rotterdam you’ll need to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line: take the IC train from Zwolle station to Den Haag Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E metro and finally take the 35 bus from Melanchthonweg station to Leermos station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min. The bus, metro and train schedule from Zwolle may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, metro and train schedule to Rotterdam on the Moovit app.

195min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Metro - E
Metro - E
Bus - 3535
Walk to Rotterdam
Leaves from Zwolle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Zwolle
    730 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Den Haag Centraal
    99 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Den Haag Centraal
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - E
    Wait for metro
    E
    Slinge
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Melanchthonweg
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melanchthonweg
    ID HA3129
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Station Alexander
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leermos
    ID HA2678
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rotterdam
    Walk to
    Rotterdam
    Wollefoppenweg
    800 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Zwolle to Rotterdam by metro and train

To get from Zwolle to Rotterdam you’ll need to take one train line and 2 metro lines: take the IC train from Zwolle station to Den Haag Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E metro and finally take the B metro from Beurs station to Nieuw Verlaat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 16 min. The bus, metro and train schedule from Zwolle may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, metro and train schedule to Rotterdam on the Moovit app.

196min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Metro - E
Metro - E
Metro - B
Metro - B
Walk to Rotterdam
Leaves from Zwolle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Zwolle
    730 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Den Haag Centraal
    99 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Den Haag Centraal
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - E
    Wait for metro
    E
    Slinge
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Beurs
    35 min
  • 7
    Metro - B
    Wait for metro
    B
    Nesselande
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Nieuw Verlaat
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rotterdam
    Walk to
    Rotterdam
    Wollefoppenweg
    850 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Zwolle to Rotterdam

The distance between Zwolle and Rotterdam is approximately 186.32 km, which can typically be travelled in 195 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Zwolle to Rotterdam by bus, metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Rotterdam – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Metro And Train schedule from Zwolle to Rotterdam

To check the bus, metro and train schedule from Zwolle to Rotterdam using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Zwolle) and destination (Rotterdam), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, metro and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, metro and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, metro and train schedules.

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From Zwolle to Rotterdam by metro and train

To get from Zwolle to Rotterdam you’ll need to take one train line and 2 metro lines: take the IC train from Zwolle station to Den Haag Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E metro and finally take the B metro from Beurs station to Nieuw Verlaat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 16 min. The bus, metro and train schedule from Zwolle may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, metro and train schedule to Rotterdam on the Moovit app.

196min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Metro - E
Metro - E
Metro - B
Metro - B
Walk to Rotterdam
Leaves from Zwolle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Zwolle
    730 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Den Haag Centraal
    99 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Den Haag Centraal
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - E
    Wait for metro
    E
    Slinge
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Beurs
    35 min
  • 7
    Metro - B
    Wait for metro
    B
    Nesselande
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Nieuw Verlaat
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rotterdam
    Walk to
    Rotterdam
    Wollefoppenweg
    850 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 195 minutes, using Train line IC, Metro line E, Bus line 35.

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

    The alternative route takes 196 minutes, using Train line IC, Metro line E, Metro line B.

  • Is there a direct train between Zwolle and Rotterdam?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Zwolle to Rotterdam?

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

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

    The total travel time between Zwolle and Rotterdam by train, metro and bus is about 3 hr 15 min.

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

    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?

    Get off the train at the Den Haag Centraal stop, which is closest to Rotterdam.

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