Bielefeld to Zwolle by train

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Overview: trains from Bielefeld to Zwolle

Find the key information for travelling by train from Bielefeld to Zwolle, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:02 View journey
Last train 22:14 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 58m View journey
Distance (km) 175
Trains / day 30 View all
Cheapest journey £36.12 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 4m
Train operators 12

Travelling from Bielefeld to Zwolle by train

Considering a train trip from Bielefeld to Zwolle? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Cost of train travel from Bielefeld to Zwolle

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Bielefeld to Zwolle:

  • Cheapest ticket: £36.12

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Train schedule for travel between Bielefeld and Zwolle

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 30 trains make this journey of 175 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Bielefeld is at 00:02 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 22:10.

During the weekend, 01:26 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 22:14 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 41 minutes.

Bielefeld to Zwolle train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 175 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 2 hours and 58 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between Bielefeld and Zwolle?

Tickets along this route go on sale 11 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Making the most of your Bielefeld to Zwolle travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Zwolle.

FAQs about the train journey from Bielefeld to Zwolle

Want to know more about your journey from Bielefeld to Zwolle? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total journey from Bielefeld to Zwolle is 175 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.