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How to get from Leiden to Giethoorn by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Leiden to Giethoorn in Steenwijkerland, take the IC train from Leiden Centraal station to Steenwijk station. Next, take the 270 bus from Steenwijk, Station station to Giethoorn, Dominee Hylkemaweg station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min.

175min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 270270
Walk to Giethoorn
Leaves from Leiden Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Steenwijk
    127 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Steenwijk, Station
    ID 16301010
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 270270
    Wait for bus
    270
    Giethoorn Express
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Giethoorn, Dominee Hylkemaweg
    ID 25780020
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Giethoorn
    Walk to
    Giethoorn
    Bartus Warnersweg
    1.06 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via IC, 71 and 70

To get from Leiden to Giethoorn in Steenwijkerland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the IC train from Leiden Centraal station to Zwolle station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 71 bus and finally take the 70 bus from Zwartsluis, Busstation station to Giethoorn, Dominee Hylkemaweg station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min.

175min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 7171
Bus - 7070
Walk to Giethoorn
Leaves from Leiden Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zwolle
    96 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Zwolle, Station
    ID 46004027
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Emmeloord Via Zwartsluis
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Zwartsluis, Busstation
    ID 25470030
    26 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Steenwijk Via Giethoorn
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Giethoorn, Dominee Hylkemaweg
    ID 25780010
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Giethoorn
    Walk to
    Giethoorn
    Bartus Warnersweg
    1.03 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Leiden to Giethoorn

The distance between Leiden, Steenwijkerland and Giethoorn, Steenwijkerland is approximately 201.2 km, which can typically be travelled in 175 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leiden to Giethoorn by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Steenwijkerland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Leiden

Leiden is located at Leiden, Steenwijkerland and the nearest public transit station is Leiden, Leiden Centraal.

Train stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden Lammenschans
  • Leiden Centraal
  • De Vink

Bus stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden, Leiden Centraal
  • Leiden, Leiden Centraal Westzijde

Public transit stations close to Giethoorn, Steenwijkerland

Giethoorn is located at Bartus Warnersweg, Steenwijkerland and the nearest public transit station is Giethoorn, Dominee Hylkemaweg.

Bus stations close to Giethoorn:

  • Giethoorn, Dominee Hylkemaweg

Alternative route by bus and train via IC, 71 and 70

To get from Leiden to Giethoorn in Steenwijkerland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the IC train from Leiden Centraal station to Zwolle station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 71 bus and finally take the 70 bus from Zwartsluis, Busstation station to Giethoorn, Dominee Hylkemaweg station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min.

175min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 7171
Bus - 7070
Walk to Giethoorn
Leaves from Leiden Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zwolle
    96 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Zwolle, Station
    ID 46004027
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Emmeloord Via Zwartsluis
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Zwartsluis, Busstation
    ID 25470030
    26 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Steenwijk Via Giethoorn
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Giethoorn, Dominee Hylkemaweg
    ID 25780010
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Giethoorn
    Walk to
    Giethoorn
    Bartus Warnersweg
    1.03 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Leiden to Giethoorn?

    The fastest way takes 175 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line 270.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Leiden to Giethoorn?

    The alternative route takes 175 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line 71, Bus line 70.

  • Is there a direct train between Leiden and Giethoorn?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Leiden to Giethoorn?

    The IC train line goes from Leiden Centraal station near Leiden in Netherlands to Leeuwarden station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Leeuwarden station near Giethoorn in Steenwijkerland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Leiden to Giethoorn by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Leiden in Netherlands and Giethoorn in Steenwijkerland by train and bus is about 2 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Leiden to get to Giethoorn?

    Get on the IC train from the Leiden Centraal station near Leiden in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Leiden and Giethoorn?

    Get off the train at the Leeuwarden stop, which is closest to Giethoorn in Steenwijkerland.

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