How to get from Leiden Centraal to Zwolle by bus and train?

From Leiden Centraal to Zwolle by bus and train

To get from Leiden Centraal to Zwolle in Zwolle, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Leiden Centraal station to Amsterdam Zuid station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 41 bus from Zwolle, Station station to Zwolle, Emmawijk/Centrum station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min.

111min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4141
Walk to Zwolle
Leaves from Leiden Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leiden Centraal
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Arnhem Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Zuid
    24 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zwolle
    63 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Zwolle, Station
    70 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Zwartsluis
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Zwolle, Emmawijk/Centrum
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Zwolle
    Walk to
    Zwolle
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Leiden Centraal to Zwolle by bus and train via IC, IC and 3

To get from Leiden Centraal to Zwolle in Zwolle, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Leiden Centraal station to Amsterdam Zuid station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 3 bus from Zwolle, Station station to Zwolle, Emmawijk/Centrum station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min.

113min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 33
Walk to Zwolle
Leaves from Leiden Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leiden Centraal
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Arnhem Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Zuid
    24 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zwolle
    63 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Zwolle, Station
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Hessenpoort
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Zwolle, Emmawijk/Centrum
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Zwolle
    Walk to
    Zwolle
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Leiden Centraal to Zwolle

The distance between Leiden Centraal, Zwolle and Zwolle, Zwolle is approximately 140.99 km, which can typically be travelled in 111 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leiden Centraal to Zwolle by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Zwolle – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Leiden Centraal

Leiden Centraal is located at Leiden Centraal, Zwolle and the nearest public transit station is Leiden, Prinsessekade.

Train stations close to Leiden Centraal:

  • Leiden Lammenschans
  • De Vink

Bus stations close to Leiden Centraal:

  • Leiden, Prinsessekade
  • Leiden, Nieuwe Beestenmarkt
  • Leiden, Station Leiden Centraal (Perron A)

Public transit stations close to Zwolle, Zwolle

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

Train stations close to Zwolle:

  • Zwolle
  • Zwolle Stadshagen

Bus stations close to Zwolle:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Leiden Centraal to Zwolle by bus and train via IC, IC and 3

To get from Leiden Centraal to Zwolle in Zwolle, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Leiden Centraal station to Amsterdam Zuid station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 3 bus from Zwolle, Station station to Zwolle, Emmawijk/Centrum station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min.

113min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 33
Walk to Zwolle
Leaves from Leiden Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leiden Centraal
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Arnhem Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Zuid
    24 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zwolle
    63 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Zwolle, Station
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Hessenpoort
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Zwolle, Emmawijk/Centrum
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Zwolle
    Walk to
    Zwolle
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Leiden Centraal to Zwolle?

    The fastest way takes 111 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Bus line 41.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Leiden Centraal to Zwolle?

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Bus line 3.

  • Is there a direct train between Leiden Centraal and Zwolle?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 51 min.

  • Which train line goes from Leiden Centraal to Zwolle?

    The IC train line goes from Arnhem Centraal station near Leiden Centraal in Leiden to Amsterdam Zuid station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Amsterdam Zuid station near Zwolle in Zwolle.

  • How long does it take to travel from Leiden Centraal to Zwolle by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Leiden Centraal in Leiden and Zwolle in Zwolle by train and bus is about 1 hr 51 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Arnhem Centraal station near Leiden Centraal in Leiden.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Leiden Centraal and Zwolle?

    Get off the train at the Amsterdam Zuid stop, which is closest to Zwolle in Zwolle.

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