The average bus between Assen and Giethoorn takes 2h 31m and the fastest bus takes 1h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Assen to Giethoorn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Assen and Giethoorn. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Assen is at 7:04 PM which arrives into Giethoorn at 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Assen to Giethoorn. However, there are services departing from Assen station and arriving at Giethoorn station via Steenwijk, Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
Assen to Giethoorn bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Assen, Zuidhaege station.
Assen to Giethoorn bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Steenwijk, Station.
The distance between Assen and Giethoorn is 43.2 km. The road distance is 57 km.
Qbuzz B.V. operates a bus from Assen, Zuidhaege to Steenwijk, Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €9–12 and the journey takes 1h 8m.