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Compare bus and train for Rotterdam to Giethoorn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Giethoorn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $37, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 88 miles (142 km)
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$40 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Giethoorn:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Giethoorn costing on average $40 (€33).
Other travel options to Giethoorn take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 19m.
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How to get from Rotterdam to Giethoorn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Giethoorn is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 2027 · IC 527 · IC 8278:05 AM2h09Rotterdam Centraal10:14 AMSteenwijk station$41One-way2 transfers
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IC 2027 · IC 527 · IC 8278:05 AM2h09Rotterdam Centraal10:14 AMSteenwijk station$41One-way2 transfers
Fastest
2041 · 64111:35 AM1h59Rotterdam Centraal1:34 PMMeppel$371One-way1 transfer
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IC 2031 · IC 531 · IC 8319:05 AM2h09Rotterdam Centraal11:14 AMSteenwijk station$41One-way2 transfers
IC 2029 · IC 6298:35 AM2h09Rotterdam Centraal10:44 AMSteenwijk station$41One-way1 transfer
ICD 2421 · IC 8277:52 AM2h22Rotterdam Centraal10:14 AMSteenwijk station$41One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:35 PM4h55Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)6:30 PMHeerenveen$161One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:10 PM5h20Rotterdam, Zuidplein6:30 PMHeerenveen$161One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Giethoorn:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Giethoorn costing on average $40 (€33).
Other travel options to Giethoorn take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 19m.
- Around 67 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Giethoorn as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Meppel.
- Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam Noord and arrive in Steenwijk Train Station.
- Travel with Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity to go to Giethoorn by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Intercity, Intercity.
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