There are 4 ways to get from Zaanstad to Giethoorn by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Steenwijktrain Intercity
3h 37m€21–41Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Heerenveenbus 075
4h 20m€20–32Drive 122.7 km
- Drive from Zaanstad to Giethoorncar 122.7 km
1h 30m€22–32Train via Schiphol Airport
- Take the train from Zaandam Kogerveld to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain Sprinter
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Steenwijktrain Intercity
3h 42m€22–43
Zaanstad to Giethoorn by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zaanstad to Giethoorn is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Zaanstad to Giethoorn is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Zaanstad to Giethoorn. However, there are services departing from Zaandam, Zaans Medisch Centrum and arriving at Giethoorn, Groene Kruis via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Steenwijk, Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Zaanstad to Giethoorn. However, there are services departing from Koog aan de Zaan and arriving at Steenwijk via Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Zaanstad and Giethoorn is 166 km. The road distance is 122.7 km.
The best way to get from Zaanstad to Giethoorn without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €20 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Zaanstad to Giethoorn, including transfers.
Zaanstad to Giethoorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Zaanstad to Giethoorn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Zaanstad to Giethoorn is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €20 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between Zaanstad, Netherlands and Giethoorn, Netherlands?
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Steenwijk every 4 hours. Tickets cost €16–35 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Heerenveen 5 times a week. Tickets cost €11–19 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Steenwijk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zaandam Kogerveld to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- 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
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Heerenveen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Flixbus
Want to know more about travelling around Netherlands
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Zaanstad to Giethoorn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heerenveen station.
Zaanstad to Giethoorn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Steenwijk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zaanstad to Giethoorn is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Zaanstad to Giethoorn.
There are 610+ hotels available in Giethoorn.