How to travel from Eindhoven to Giethoorn, Netherlands

The distance between Eindhoven and Giethoorn is around 179km (111 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Eindhoven to Giethoorn by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GiethoornEindhoven if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Arnhem central train station, Apeldoorn Station, Zwolle Station then Zwartsluis Busstation and then to Giethoorn Kerkweg.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
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Drive

Drive to Giethoorn.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance179km (111 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Eindhoven and Giethoorn

There are several options for getting from Eindhoven to Giethoorn by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €28 ($28).

The distance between Eindhoven and Giethoorn is around 179km (111 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 150km (93 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Eindhoven and Giethoorn by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Eindhoven to Giethoorn is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €28 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Eindhoven and Giethoorn, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Eindhoven and Giethoorn. We recommend that you drive to Giethoorn. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Eindhoven and Giethoorn. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Eindhoven to Giethoorn. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Arnhem central train station, Apeldoorn Station, Zwolle Station and Zwartsluis Busstation. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

FlixBus, Keolis Nederland and OV Regio IJsselmond run regular bus services between Eindhoven and Giethoorn. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Eindhoven to Giethoorn. We recommend that you take the bus to Arnhem central train station, Apeldoorn Station, Zwolle Station then Zwartsluis Busstation and then to Giethoorn Kerkweg. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Eindhoven and Giethoorn. The distance is around 179km (111 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Eindhoven to Giethoorn is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €16 ($16).

How do I get from Eindhoven to Giethoorn

Compare travel optionsbetween Eindhoven and Giethoorn

Transport options from Eindhoven to Giethoorn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 55m
€16($16)
4 times a week192km (119 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
€28($28)
on demand179km (111 miles)

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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