How to travel from Giethoorn to Utrecht, Netherlands

The distance between Giethoorn and Utrecht is around 121km (75 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Giethoorn to Utrecht 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 Apeldoorn Station then Ede Station Ede-Wageningen and then to Utrecht Centraal.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €7($7)
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Drive

Drive to Utrecht.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance121km (75 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giethoorn and Utrecht

There are several options for getting from Giethoorn to Utrecht by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €7 ($7) and will take around 3h 20m. 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 €19 ($19).

The distance between Giethoorn and Utrecht is around 121km (75 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 98km (61 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Giethoorn and Utrecht by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Giethoorn to Utrecht is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €19 ($19).

The cheapest way to travel between Giethoorn and Utrecht, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €7 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Giethoorn and Utrecht. We recommend that you drive to Utrecht. instead which will take 1h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Giethoorn and Utrecht. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Giethoorn to Utrecht. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zwartsluis Busstation, Zwolle Station, Apeldoorn Station and Ede Station Ede-Wageningen. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Keolis Nederland and Dutch Railways run regular bus services between Giethoorn and Utrecht. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 20m 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 Utrecht. We recommend that you take the bus to Apeldoorn Station then Ede Station Ede-Wageningen and then to Utrecht Centraal. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Utrecht is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Utrecht. Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) and Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) 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 Utrecht. The distance is around 121km (75 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 Giethoorn to Utrecht is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €7 ($7).

How do I get from Giethoorn to Utrecht

Compare travel optionsbetween Giethoorn and Utrecht

Transport options from Giethoorn to Utrecht
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 20m
€7($7)
every 2 hours164km (102 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
€19($19)
on demand121km (75 miles)

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Airports near Utrecht

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

AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
35km (22 miles) from Utrecht
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Utrecht
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Utrecht