The average bus between Emmen and Giethoorn takes 4h 2m and the fastest bus takes 2h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Emmen 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 4 hours between Emmen and Giethoorn. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Emmen is at 5:39 PM which arrives into Giethoorn at 7:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Assen, Station uitstaphalte and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Emmen to Giethoorn? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Emmen to Giethoorn. However, there are services departing from Emmen station and arriving at Giethoorn station via Assen, Station uitstaphalte station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Emmen to Giethoorn bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Emmen, Station.
Emmen to Giethoorn bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Steenwijk, Station.
The distance between Emmen and Giethoorn is 56 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a bus from Emmen, Station to Giethoorn, Groene Kruis via Assen, Station uitstaphalte, Assen, Station, and Steenwijk, Station in around 3h 42m.