There are 3 ways to get from Purmerend to Giethoorn by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Purmerend to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain Sprinter
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Steenwijktrain Intercity
4h 21m€24–45Bus
- Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Leeuwarden, Busstationbus 350
- Take the bus from [Leeuwarden] Voorzijde station, Stationsplein to [Steenwijk] Voorzijde station, Bushalte A, Stationspleinbus Stopbus ipv trein
5h 35mDrive 123.7 km
- Drive from Purmerend to Giethoorncar 123.7 km
1h 33m€26–37
Purmerend to Giethoorn by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Purmerend to Giethoorn is to train which costs €23 - €45 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Purmerend to Giethoorn is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Purmerend to Giethoorn. However, there are services departing from Purmerend, Tramplein and arriving at Giethoorn, Kerkweg via Alkmaar, Station, [Leeuwarden] Voorzijde station, Stationsplein and Steenwijk, Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Purmerend to Giethoorn. However, there are services departing from Purmerend and arriving at Steenwijk via Schiphol Airport Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Purmerend and Giethoorn is 193 km. The road distance is 123.7 km.
The best way to get from Purmerend to Giethoorn without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €23 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Purmerend to Giethoorn, including transfers.
Purmerend to Giethoorn bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Alkmaar, Station.
Purmerend to Giethoorn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Purmerend station.
The best way to get from Purmerend to Giethoorn is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs €23 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Purmerend, Netherlands and Giethoorn, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Purmerend to Giethoorn, Kerkweg via Schiphol Airport Train Station, Steenwijk, and Steenwijk, Station in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purmerend, Tramplein to Giethoorn, Kerkweg via Alkmaar, Station, Leeuwarden, Busstation, [Leeuwarden] Voorzijde station, Stationsplein, and Steenwijk, Station in around 5h 35m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Purmerend to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Steenwijk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +31 900 0155
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Alkmaar, Station to Leeuwarden, Busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–23
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Bus from [Leeuwarden] Voorzijde station, Stationsplein to [Steenwijk] Voorzijde station, Bushalte A, Stationsplein
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
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Booking & Getting There
Purmerend to Giethoorn bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Leeuwarden, Busstation.
Purmerend to Giethoorn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purmerend to Giethoorn is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Purmerend to Giethoorn.
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