How to travel from Tilburg to Giethoorn, Netherlands

The distance between Tilburg and Giethoorn is around 186km (115 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

3 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Zwolle and then to Steenwijk.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Zwolle then take the bus to Giethoorn Kerkweg.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
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Drive

Drive to Giethoorn.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance186km (115 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tilburg and Giethoorn

There are several options for getting from Tilburg to Giethoorn by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €39 ($39).

The distance between Tilburg and Giethoorn is around 186km (115 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 146km (91 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Tilburg and Giethoorn by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tilburg to Giethoorn is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €39 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between Tilburg and Giethoorn, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tilburg and Giethoorn. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tilburg to Giethoorn. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zwolle and Steenwijk. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

Dutch Railways run train services between Tilburg and Giethoorn. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Tilburg and Giethoorn. We recommend that you drive to Giethoorn. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tilburg to Giethoorn. We recommend that you take the train to Zwolle and then to Steenwijk. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Tilburg and Giethoorn. The distance is around 186km (115 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tilburg to Giethoorn is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €33 ($33).

How do I get from Tilburg to Giethoorn

Compare travel optionsbetween Tilburg and Giethoorn

Transport options from Tilburg to Giethoorn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 45m
€33($33)
every 2 hours207km (129 miles)
Train and Bus
3h 15m
€24($24)
every 4 hours200km (124 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
€39($39)
on demand186km (115 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