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.
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.
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Take the train to Zwolle and then to Steenwijk.
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Take the train to Zwolle then take the bus to Zwartsluis Busstation.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 40m | €12($12) | every 2 hours | 116km (72 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 1h 50m | €3($3) | every 2 hours | 103km (64 miles) |
Train to Zwolle, Bus | 2h 15m | €3($3) | every 4 hours | 108km (67 miles) |
Drive | 1h 30m | €24($24) | on demand | 115km (72 miles) |
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The following major airports near Giethoorn offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.