How to travel from Enschede to Giethoorn, Netherlands

The distance between Enschede and Giethoorn is around 103km (64 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Enschede 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 GiethoornEnschede if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Zwolle and then to Steenwijk.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Zwolle then take the bus to Zwartsluis Busstation.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €3($3)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Giethoorn.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance115km (72 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Enschede and Giethoorn

There are several options for getting from Enschede to Giethoorn by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €3 ($3) and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €24 ($24).

The distance between Enschede and Giethoorn is around 103km (64 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 80km (50 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Enschede and Giethoorn by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Enschede to Giethoorn is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €24 ($24).

The cheapest way to travel between Enschede and Giethoorn, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €3 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Enschede and Giethoorn. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Enschede to Giethoorn. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zwolle and Steenwijk. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.

Blauwnet and Dutch Railways run train services between Enschede and Giethoorn. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1h 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 Enschede and Giethoorn. We recommend that you drive to Giethoorn. instead which will take 1h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Enschede to Giethoorn. We recommend that you take the train to Zwolle and then to Steenwijk. instead which will take 1h 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 Enschede and Giethoorn. The distance is around 115km (72 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Enschede to Giethoorn is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around €12 ($12).

How do I get from Enschede to Giethoorn

Compare travel optionsbetween Enschede and Giethoorn

Transport options from Enschede to Giethoorn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 40m
€12($12)
every 2 hours116km (72 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
1h 50m
€3($3)
every 2 hours103km (64 miles)
Train to Zwolle, Bus2h 15m
€3($3)
every 4 hours108km (67 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
€24($24)
on demand115km (72 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