There are 5 ways to get from Bonn to Giethoorn by train, bus, car, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 43N
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Steenwijktrain
5h 21m€36–100Bus
- Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Enschedebus FlixBus 027
- Take the bus from Enschede, Centraal Station to Zwolle, Stationbus 823
10h 16m€49–60Drive 281.5 km
- Drive from Bonn to Giethoorncar 281.5 km
2h 55m€52–75Tram, train
- Take the tram from Bonn Hbf to Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbftram 16 / ...
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
6h 30m€39–92Train via Utrecht
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Steenwijktrain Intercity
6h 51m€47–136
Bonn to Giethoorn by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bonn to Giethoorn is to bus which costs €45 - €65 and takes 10h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Bonn to Giethoorn is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Bonn to Giethoorn. However, there are services departing from Bonn UN Campus and arriving at Giethoorn, Kerkweg via Enschede, Centraal Station, Zwolle, Station and Zwartsluis, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Bonn to Giethoorn. However, there are services departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Steenwijk via Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Bonn and Giethoorn is 315 km. The road distance is 281.5 km.
The best way to get from Bonn to Giethoorn without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs €35 - €100.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Bonn to Giethoorn, including transfers.
Bonn to Giethoorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bonn UN Campus station.
Bonn to Giethoorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bonn Hbf station.
The best way to get from Bonn to Giethoorn is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs €35 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 10h 16m.
What companies run services between Bonn, Germany and Giethoorn, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Bonn Hbf to Giethoorn, Kerkweg via Arnhem Centraal, Zwolle, Steenwijk, and Steenwijk, Station in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bonn UN Campus to Giethoorn, Kerkweg via Enschede, Enschede, Centraal Station, Zwolle, Station, and Zwartsluis, Busstation in around 10h 16m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bonn Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Bonn Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Steenwijk
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Köln Hbf to Utrecht Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Steenwijk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–28
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- 01806 504030
- [email protected]
- Website
- KVB Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe AG
Tram from Bonn Hbf to Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- KVB Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe AG
- Phone
- 0228/711 -1
- Website
- SWB Bus und Bahn
Tram from Bonn Hbf to Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- SWB Bus und Bahn
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bonn UN Campus to Enschede
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Bonn to Giethoorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Enschede station.
Bonn to Giethoorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bonn to Giethoorn is 282 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Bonn to Giethoorn.
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