There are 3 ways to get from Dortmund to Giethoorn by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Enschedetrain
- Take the train from Enschede to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Steenwijktrain
4h 49m€46–73Drive 200.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Dortmund to Giethoorncar 200.8 km
3h 5m€36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Groningen central stationbus FlixBus 027
- Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Heerenveen, Busstationbus 315 / ...
6h 8m€38–61
Dortmund to Giethoorn by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Giethoorn is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Giethoorn is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund station to Giethoorn. However, there are services departing from Dortmund central bus station and arriving at Giethoorn, Groene Kruis via Groningen, Hoofdstation and Steenwijk, Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Giethoorn. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Steenwijk via Enschede and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Dortmund and Giethoorn is 222 km. The road distance is 200.8 km.
The best way to get from Dortmund to Giethoorn without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €45 - €75.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Dortmund to Giethoorn, including transfers.
Dortmund to Giethoorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.
Dortmund to Giethoorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
The best way to get from Dortmund to Giethoorn is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €45 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Giethoorn, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Giethoorn, Groene Kruis via Enschede, Zwolle, Steenwijk, and Steenwijk, Station in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Giethoorn, Groene Kruis via Groningen central station, Groningen, Hoofdstation, Heerenveen, Busstation, Heerenveen, Steenwijk, and Steenwijk, Station in around 6h 8m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Enschede
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- 0900-9292
- Website
- blauwnet.nl
Train from Enschede to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–17
- Website
- https://blauwnet.nl/
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Zwolle to Steenwijk
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–10
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Dortmund central bus station to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +31 900 0155
- Website
- qbuzz.nl
Bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Heerenveen, Busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–13
- Website
- https://www.qbuzz.nl/en
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More Questions & Answers
Dortmund to Giethoorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.
Dortmund to Giethoorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Enschede station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Giethoorn is 201 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Dortmund to Giethoorn.
There are 617+ hotels available in Giethoorn.