How to travel from Middelburg to Giethoorn, Netherlands

The distance between Middelburg and Giethoorn is around 281km (175 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

4 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Rotterdam Centraal and then to Steenwijk.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Train to Breda, bus

Take the train to Breda then take the bus to Utrecht CS Jaarbeurszijde then take the train to Zwolle.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Drive

Drive to Giethoorn.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance281km (175 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Middelburg and Giethoorn

There are several options for getting from Middelburg to Giethoorn by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €58 ($58).

The distance between Middelburg and Giethoorn is around 281km (175 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 218km (135 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Middelburg and Giethoorn by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Middelburg to Giethoorn is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €58 ($58).

The cheapest way to travel between Middelburg and Giethoorn, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Middelburg and Giethoorn. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Middelburg to Giethoorn. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rotterdam Centraal and Steenwijk. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 60m.

Dutch Railways run train services between Middelburg and Giethoorn. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 60m, 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 Middelburg and Giethoorn. We recommend that you drive to Giethoorn. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Middelburg to Giethoorn. We recommend that you take the train to Rotterdam Centraal and then to Steenwijk. instead which will take 3h 60m.

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 Middelburg and Giethoorn. The distance is around 281km (175 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Middelburg to Giethoorn is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around €42 ($42).

How do I get from Middelburg to Giethoorn

Compare travel optionsbetween Middelburg and Giethoorn

Transport options from Middelburg to Giethoorn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 60m
€42($42)
every 2 hours317km (197 miles)
Train to Breda, bus + 1 similar
4h 35m
€45($45)
every 2 hours285km (177 miles)
Train and Bus4h 50m
€33($33)
every 4 hours314km (195 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€58($58)
on demand281km (175 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