How to travel from Giethoorn to Helmond, Netherlands

The distance between Giethoorn and Helmond is around 179km (111 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Giethoorn to Helmond by 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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Bus

Take the bus to Zwartsluis Busstation, Zwolle Station, Apeldoorn Station, Arnhem Centraal Station then Eindhoven Station and then to Helmond.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)
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Drive

Drive to Helmond.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance179km (111 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giethoorn and Helmond

There are several options for getting from Giethoorn to Helmond by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €37 ($37).

The distance between Giethoorn and Helmond is around 179km (111 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 144km (89 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Giethoorn and Helmond by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Giethoorn to Helmond is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €37 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Giethoorn and Helmond, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Giethoorn and Helmond. We recommend that you drive to Helmond. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Giethoorn and Helmond. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Giethoorn to Helmond. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zwartsluis Busstation, Zwolle Station, Apeldoorn Station, Arnhem Centraal Station, Eindhoven Station and Eindhoven Centraal. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

OV Regio IJsselmond, Keolis Nederland, FlixBus, Dutch Railways and Bravo run regular bus services between Giethoorn and Helmond. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giethoorn to Helmond. We recommend that you take the bus to Zwartsluis Busstation, Zwolle Station, Apeldoorn Station, Arnhem Centraal Station then Eindhoven Station and then to Helmond. instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Helmond is Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Helmond. Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) (MST) 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 Giethoorn and Helmond. The distance is around 179km (111 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giethoorn to Helmond is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €13 ($13).

How do I get from Giethoorn to Helmond

Compare travel optionsbetween Giethoorn and Helmond

Transport options from Giethoorn to Helmond
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 30m
€13($13)
twice daily218km (135 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
€37($37)
on demand179km (111 miles)

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Airports near Helmond

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

EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Helmond
MST
Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Helmond
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Helmond