How do you get from Amsterdam to Giethoorn?
Travelling by yourself?
Arranging your own train and bus journey from Amsterdam to Giethoorn
Train:
Go to Amsterdam Centraal and take the intercity towards Zwolle/Leeuwarden.
Get off at Steenwijk station. The journey takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes.
Check current journey times on NS.nl or in the NS app.
Bus:
At Steenwijk station, follow the signs to the bus station (just outside the railway station).
Take bus line 70 towards Giethoorn/Marknesse.
Get off at the bus stop of your choice in Giethoorn, in the middle of the centre.
If you make a reservation through our website beforehand, the confirmation email tells you which bus stop to get off at.
You can find bus times on 9292.nl or in the 9292 app.
Tickets:
Buy a train ticket online at NS.nl or from the ticket machine at the station.
For the bus you can use an OV-chipkaart (the Dutch public transport card) or buy a ticket from the driver (note: paying by card or contactless is often required).
Total journey time: about 2 to 2.5 hours each way.
Useful apps: the NS app for the train, the 9292 app for train and bus, and Google Maps for real-time route planning.
What to do on your day trip from Amsterdam to Giethoorn
Sail yourself in a whisper boat or choose a relaxed canal cruise.
Stroll along the little lanes and wooden bridges.
Have lunch or a bite to eat by the water.
Visit Museum Giethoorn ’t Olde Maat Uus to learn about the history of the village.
How much time do you need for your day trip?
Allow 2 hours for the outward journey and at least 4 to 5 hours in Giethoorn itself to sail, walk and eat.
When should you go?
In spring and late summer the weather is good and it is often quieter than in high summer. Book in good time, because Giethoorn is popular.
Photo spots for your day trip
The little bridges on the Binnenpad.
A selfie in your whisper boat with thatched cottages.
The village canal at sunset.
