How to travel from Giethoorn to Zwolle, Netherlands
The distance between Giethoorn and Zwolle is around 31km (20 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 34min.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Giethoorn to Zwolle by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Zwolle → Giethoorn if you're planning a return trip.
Bus via Zwartsluis, Busstation
Take the bus to Zwartsluis Busstation and then to Zwolle Katwolderplein/Centrum.
- Duration46min
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost€4($4)
OV Regio IJsselmond
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Steenwijk Station then take the train to Zwolle.
- Duration40min
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost€14($14)
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Taxi
Take a taxi to Zwolle.
- Duration34min
- Departson demand
- Typical cost€110($110)
Taxifly Zwolle | Schiphol Taxi & Luchthavenvervoer
+ 3 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Giethoorn and Zwolle
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Giethoorn to Zwolle by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €3 ($3) and will take around 52min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 34min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).
The distance between Giethoorn and Zwolle is around 31km (20 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 26km (16 miles)
It takes around 52min to get from Giethoorn and Zwolle by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 34min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Giethoorn to Zwolle is to take a taxi which takes around 34min and will set you back approx €110 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Giethoorn and Zwolle, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €3 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Giethoorn and Zwolle. We recommend that you take a taxi to Zwolle. instead which will take 34min.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Giethoorn and Zwolle. It typically takes around 52min and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Giethoorn and Zwolle with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 52min.
OV Regio IJsselmond run regular bus services between Giethoorn and Zwolle. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 52min 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 Zwolle. We recommend that you take the bus to Zwolle Stadion. instead which will take 52min.
The closest major airport to Zwolle is Eelde Airport (GRQ) (GRQ) which is approximately 75km (47 miles) from Zwolle. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) 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 Zwolle. The distance is around 31km (20 miles) by road and it will take around 34min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giethoorn to Zwolle is to take the bus which takes, on average, 52min and will usually cost around €3 ($3).
Compare travel optionsbetween Giethoorn and Zwolle
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus via Zwartsluis, Busstation + 1 similar | 46min | €4($4) | every 2 hours | 36km (22 miles) |
| Bus | 52min | €3($3) | every 20 mins | 34km (21 miles) |
Bus and Train | 40min | €14($14) | every 2 hours | 49km (30 miles) |
Taxi | 34min | €110($110) | on demand | 31km (20 miles) |
Drive | 34min | €5($5) | on demand | 31km (20 miles) |
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Airports near Zwolle
The following major airports near Zwolle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.
Eelde Airport (GRQ)
- Distance
- 75km (47 miles) from Zwolle
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
- Distance
- 93km (58 miles) from Zwolle
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
- Distance
- 126km (79 miles) from Zwolle