How to travel from Utrecht to Giethoorn, Netherlands

The distance between Utrecht and Giethoorn is around 117km (73 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.

3 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Steenwijk.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
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Drive

Drive to Giethoorn.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance117km (73 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Utrecht and Giethoorn

There are several options for getting from Utrecht 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 2h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €18 ($18).

The distance between Utrecht and Giethoorn is around 117km (73 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 98km (61 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Utrecht and Giethoorn by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Utrecht to Giethoorn is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €18 ($18).

The cheapest way to travel between Utrecht 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 Utrecht and Giethoorn. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Utrecht 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 1h 35m.

Dutch Railways run train services between Utrecht and Giethoorn. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 35m, 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 Utrecht and Giethoorn. We recommend that you drive to Giethoorn. instead which will take 1h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Utrecht to Giethoorn. We recommend that you take the train to Steenwijk. instead which will take 1h 35m.

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 Utrecht and Giethoorn. The distance is around 117km (73 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Utrecht to Giethoorn is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).

How do I get from Utrecht to Giethoorn

Compare travel optionsbetween Utrecht and Giethoorn

Transport options from Utrecht to Giethoorn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 35m
€23($23)
every 2 hours136km (84 miles)
Train and Bus
2h 5m
€20($20)
every 2 hours122km (76 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
€18($18)
on demand117km (73 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