The distance between Leiden and Zwolle is around 139km (86 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Leiden to Zwolle by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Zwolle → Leiden if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Zwolle.
There are several options for getting from Leiden to Zwolle by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 1h 25m.
The distance between Leiden and Zwolle is around 139km (86 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 117km (72 miles)
It takes around 1h 25m to get from Leiden and Zwolle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Leiden to Zwolle is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx €23 ($23).
The cheapest way to travel between Leiden and Zwolle, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Leiden and Zwolle. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Leiden and Zwolle with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 25m.
Dutch Railways run train services between Leiden and Zwolle. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Leiden and Zwolle. We recommend that you take the train to Zwolle. instead which will take 1h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leiden to Zwolle. We recommend that you take the train to Zwolle. instead which will take 1h 25m.
The closest major airport to Zwolle is Eelde Airport (GRQ) (GRQ) which is approximately 75km (47 miles) from Zwolle. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) and Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Leiden and Zwolle. The distance is around 145km (90 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leiden to Zwolle is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 25m | €23($23) | hourly | 139km (86 miles) |
Drive | 1h 40m | €23($23) | on demand | 145km (90 miles) |
The following major airports near Zwolle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.