There are 5 ways to get from Emden to Giethoorn by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningenbus 72009 / ...
- Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Heerenveen, Busstationbus 315 / ...
4h 8mDrive 152.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Emden to Giethoorncar 152.4 km
2h 5m€28–40Bus, train
- Take the bus from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningenbus 72009 / ...
- Take the train from Groningen to Meppeltrain Sprinter / ...
4h 10mBus via Leer
- Take the bus from Leer to Groningen, Hoofdstationbus 401
- Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Heerenveen, Busstationbus 315 / ...
4h 22m€33–61Train
- Take the train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Rheine, Bahnhoftrain 35
- Take the train from Rheine to Hengelotrain
- Take the train from Hengelo to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Steenwijktrain
4h 50m€50–176
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Emden to Giethoorn is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Emden to Giethoorn is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Emden to Giethoorn. However, there are services departing from Leer(Ostfriesl) and arriving at Giethoorn, Groene Kruis via Groningen, Hoofdstation and Steenwijk, Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Emden to Giethoorn. However, there are services departing from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf and arriving at Steenwijk via Rheine, Hengelo and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Emden and Giethoorn is 186 km. The road distance is 152.4 km.
The best way to get from Emden to Giethoorn without a car is to bus which takes 4h 8m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Emden to Giethoorn, including transfers.
Emden to Giethoorn bus services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leer(Ostfriesl) station.
Emden to Giethoorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf station.
The best way to get from Emden to Giethoorn is to bus which takes 4h 8m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €180 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Emden, Germany and Giethoorn, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Giethoorn, Groene Kruis via Leer(Ostfriesl), Leer(Ostfriesl), Groningen, Groningen, Hoofdstation, Heerenveen, Busstation, Heerenveen, Steenwijk, and Steenwijk, Station in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Giethoorn, Groene Kruis via Rheine, Bahnhof, Rheine, Hengelo, Zwolle, Steenwijk, and Steenwijk, Station in around 4h 50m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Groningen to Meppel
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Rheine to Hengelo
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Zwolle to Steenwijk
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–10
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Groningen to Meppel
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- Second Class Single
- €12–19
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Rheine, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–110
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Rheine to Hengelo
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–40
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- 0180 6 9 27 37 27
- [email protected]
- Website
- eurobahn.de
Train from Rheine to Hengelo
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.eurobahn.de/en/
- Phone
- 0900-9292
- Website
- blauwnet.nl
Train from Hengelo to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–15
- Website
- https://blauwnet.nl/
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Bus from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Bus from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 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
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
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Bus from Leer to Groningen, Hoofdstation
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Emden to Giethoorn bus services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen station.
Emden to Giethoorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Rheine, Bahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emden to Giethoorn is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Emden to Giethoorn.
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