How to travel from Maastricht to Giethoorn, Netherlands

The distance between Maastricht and Giethoorn is around 264km (164 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Maastricht 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 GiethoornMaastricht if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Utrecht Centraal and then to Steenwijk.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena then take the train to Zwolle.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
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Drive

Drive to Giethoorn.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance264km (164 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Maastricht and Giethoorn

There are several options for getting from Maastricht to Giethoorn by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €41 ($41).

The distance between Maastricht and Giethoorn is around 264km (164 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 212km (132 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Maastricht and Giethoorn by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Maastricht to Giethoorn is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €41 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Maastricht and Giethoorn, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Maastricht and Giethoorn. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Maastricht to Giethoorn. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Utrecht Centraal and Steenwijk. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Dutch Railways run train services between Maastricht and Giethoorn. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Maastricht and Giethoorn. We recommend that you drive to Giethoorn. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Maastricht to Giethoorn. We recommend that you take the train to Utrecht Centraal and then to Steenwijk. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Maastricht and Giethoorn. The distance is around 264km (164 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Maastricht to Giethoorn is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €49 ($49).

How do I get from Maastricht to Giethoorn

Compare travel optionsbetween Maastricht and Giethoorn

Transport options from Maastricht to Giethoorn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 30m
€49($49)
every 2 hours314km (195 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
4h 35m
€49($49)
once daily348km (216 miles)
Train and Bus4h 35m
€54($54)
every 4 hours266km (165 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
€41($41)
on demand264km (164 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