How to travel from Gouda to Giethoorn, Netherlands

The distance between Gouda and Giethoorn is around 155km (96 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Gouda 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 GiethoornGouda if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Steenwijk.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
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Drive

Drive to Giethoorn.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance158km (98 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gouda and Giethoorn

There are several options for getting from Gouda to Giethoorn by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €33 ($33).

The distance between Gouda and Giethoorn is around 155km (96 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 123km (76 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Gouda and Giethoorn by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gouda to Giethoorn is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €33 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Gouda and Giethoorn, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gouda and Giethoorn. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gouda to Giethoorn. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Steenwijk. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Dutch Railways run train services between Gouda and Giethoorn. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, 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 Gouda and Giethoorn. We recommend that you drive to Giethoorn. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gouda to Giethoorn. We recommend that you take the train to Steenwijk. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Gouda and Giethoorn. The distance is around 158km (98 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gouda to Giethoorn is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €22 ($22).

How do I get from Gouda to Giethoorn

Compare travel optionsbetween Gouda and Giethoorn

Transport options from Gouda to Giethoorn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
€22($22)
every 2 hours168km (104 miles)
Train and Bus
2hrs
€20($20)
every 2 hours155km (96 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
€33($33)
on demand158km (98 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