The distance between Alkmaar and Giethoorn is around 134km (83 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Alkmaar to Giethoorn by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Utrecht Centraal and then to Steenwijk.
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Take the bus to Leeuwarden Busstation then take the train to Steenwijk.
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There are several options for getting from Alkmaar to Giethoorn by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €28 ($28).
The distance between Alkmaar and Giethoorn is around 134km (83 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 86km (54 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Alkmaar and Giethoorn by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Alkmaar to Giethoorn is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €28 ($28).
The cheapest way to travel between Alkmaar and Giethoorn, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Alkmaar and Giethoorn. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Alkmaar to Giethoorn. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Utrecht Centraal and Steenwijk. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.
Dutch Railways run train services between Alkmaar and Giethoorn. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Alkmaar and Giethoorn. We recommend that you drive to Giethoorn. instead which will take 1h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alkmaar to Giethoorn. We recommend that you take the bus to Leeuwarden Busstation then take the train to Steenwijk. instead which will take 2h 30m.
The closest major airport to Giethoorn is Eelde Airport (GRQ) (GRQ) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Giethoorn. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) and Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Alkmaar and Giethoorn. The distance is around 134km (83 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alkmaar to Giethoorn is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €33 ($33).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 45m | €33($33) | every 2 hours | 216km (134 miles) |
Train via Lelystad Centrum | 3h 15m | €42($42) | every 2 hours | 218km (136 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2h 30m | €33($33) | every 2 hours | 172km (107 miles) |
Drive | 1h 45m | €28($28) | on demand | 134km (83 miles) |
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The following major airports near Giethoorn offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.