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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 bus, with an average ticket price of S$ 28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of S$ 28, while a train costs an average of S$ 49.
Distance: 88 miles (142 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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S$ 49 Average price | S$ 28 Average price Cheapest | S$ 52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Rotterdam to Giethoorn
Compare the available ways to get from Rotterdam to Giethoorn, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Giethoorn:
A bus is S$ 21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Giethoorn costing on average S$ 49.
Other travel options to Giethoorn take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 6m.
Tickets start at around S$ 49 compared to roughly S$ 52 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about S$ 4. The journey takes 2h 8m versus 2h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Rotterdam to Giethoorn
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
1:35 PM 4h55 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) 6:30 PM Heerenveen S$ 31 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
1:35 PM 4h55 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) 6:30 PM Heerenveen S$ 31 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- IC 2027 · IC 527 · IC 827
8:05 AM 2h09 Rotterdam Centraal 10:14 AM Steenwijk station S$ 49 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- SPR 4022 · IC 527 · IC 827
7:59 AM 2h15 Rotterdam Noord 10:14 AM Steenwijk station S$ 48 1 One-way 2 transfers - SPR 4024 · IC 629
8:29 AM 2h15 Rotterdam Noord 10:44 AM Steenwijk station S$ 48 1 One-way 1 transfer - SPR 4026 · IC 531 · IC 831
8:59 AM 2h15 Rotterdam Noord 11:14 AM Steenwijk station S$ 48 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
1:10 PM 5h20 Rotterdam, Zuidplein 6:30 PM Heerenveen S$ 31 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Giethoorn:
A bus is S$ 21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Giethoorn costing on average S$ 49.
Other travel options to Giethoorn take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 6m.
- Around 24 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 Steenwijk station.
- Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Heerenveen.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Giethoorn by bus.
- Travel with NS Domestic, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, Intercity, NS International to go to Giethoorn by train.
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