Inside the city center, everything is within walking distance. The railway station is located 200 meters away from the edge of the old city center. Walking from one side of the city center to the other side takes about 20 to 30 minutes.
For the rest of the city, and for the surrounding area, the best way to get around is definitely by bicycle. You can rent bicycles at the , which is not very expensive and offers excellent bicycles. You can find it by turning left when you leave the station; the bicycle depot is located in a space under the railway station, next to the ING Bank. Most bicycle shops in town will also rent bicycles.
Parking a car in Zutphen is possible, but may be difficult on some days (such as Saturdays and market days). In the city center, expect to have to pay for your parking spot. Directly north of the railway station, close to the river IJssel, there is a free parking lot with 80 spots from which it is a 10 to 15-minute walk to the city center. This parking lot is accessible via the rear entrance of the train station.
The bus network in the city has been improved over the past few years. All areas of the city are now served by buses from the early morning until the late evening. On the buses, you can buy a 1 euro ticket which is valid for two journeys on the same day. The buses are operated by . Some lines, going the west across the river, are operated by .
Line 80: Station - city center - Zuidwijken - Hospital - Leesten - Warnsveld vv.
Line 82: Station - Warnsveld - Leesten - Hospital - on towards Doetinchem vv.
Line 83: Station - Deventerwegkwartier (northern city) - Eefde - on towards Deventer vv.
Line 54: Station - Warnsveld - Almen - Laren vv.
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