The distance between Maastricht and Zwolle is around 225km (140 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Maastricht to Zwolle by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Zwolle → Maastricht if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Utrecht Centraal and then to Zwolle.
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Take the bus to Eindhoven Station and then to Arnhem central train station.
There are several options for getting from Maastricht to Zwolle by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €36 ($36).
The distance between Maastricht and Zwolle is around 225km (140 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 186km (116 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Maastricht and Zwolle by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Maastricht to Zwolle is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €36 ($36).
The cheapest way to travel between Maastricht and Zwolle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Maastricht and Zwolle. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Maastricht to Zwolle. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Utrecht Centraal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.
Dutch Railways and Arriva NL run train services between Maastricht and Zwolle. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Maastricht and Zwolle. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Maastricht to Zwolle. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Eindhoven Station, Arnhem central train station and Apeldoorn Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Maastricht and Zwolle. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Maastricht to Zwolle. We recommend that you take the train to Utrecht Centraal and then to Zwolle. instead which will take 3h 10m.
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 Maastricht and Zwolle. The distance is around 234km (145 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Maastricht to Zwolle is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €44 ($44).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 3h 10m | €44($44) | hourly | 265km (165 miles) |
Train via Hertogenbosch | 3h 10m | €44($44) | hourly | 267km (166 miles) |
Train via Roermond | 3h 25m | €50($50) | hourly | 225km (140 miles) |
Bus | 4h 15m | €21($21) | 4 times a week | 242km (150 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | €36($36) | on demand | 234km (145 miles) |
Arriva NL
The following major airports near Zwolle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.