How to travel from Dordrecht to Giethoorn, Netherlands

The distance between Dordrecht and Giethoorn is around 173km (107 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dordrecht to Giethoorn 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 GiethoornDordrecht if you're planning a return trip.

1
train
+

Train

Take the train to Steenwijk.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

💰 Cheapest
2
bus
+
bus
+
train
+

Bus and Train

Take the bus to Vianen Busstation Lekbrug-Oost and then to Amersfoort Centraal Station then take the train to Zwolle.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
3
car
+

Drive

Drive to Giethoorn.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance173km (107 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dordrecht and Giethoorn

There are several options for getting from Dordrecht to Giethoorn by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €36 ($36).

The distance between Dordrecht and Giethoorn is around 173km (107 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 142km (88 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Dordrecht and Giethoorn by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dordrecht to Giethoorn is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €36 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Dordrecht and Giethoorn, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dordrecht and Giethoorn. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dordrecht to Giethoorn. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rotterdam Centraal and Steenwijk. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

Dutch Railways run train services between Dordrecht and Giethoorn. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dordrecht and Giethoorn. We recommend that you drive to Giethoorn. instead which will take 2hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dordrecht to Giethoorn. We recommend that you take the train to Steenwijk. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dordrecht and Giethoorn. The distance is around 173km (107 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dordrecht to Giethoorn is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €33 ($33).

How do I get from Dordrecht to Giethoorn

Compare travel optionsbetween Dordrecht and Giethoorn

Transport options from Dordrecht to Giethoorn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 40m
€33($33)
every 2 hours211km (131 miles)
Train via Lelystad Centrum3h 10m
€36($36)
every 2 hours245km (153 miles)
Bus and Train
2h 55m
€23($23)
every 2 hours176km (109 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€36($36)
on demand173km (107 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Dordrecht and Giethoorn

Bus companies

Airports near Giethoorn

The following major airports near Giethoorn offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.

GRQ
Eelde Airport (GRQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Giethoorn
AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Giethoorn
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Giethoorn