Amsterdam to Giethoorn by bus
A daily direct coach between the capital and the canal village. Return ticket €39 per person, or €49 including a one-hour canal cruise.
From Amsterdam straight to the heart of Giethoorn
Our comfortable touring coach leaves from Termini 27 in Amsterdam and travels straight to Giethoorn without extra stops. The ride takes about 90 minutes. No train changes, no confusing connections.
You are dropped off in the centre of the village, within easy reach of canal cruises, boat rentals, restaurants and walking routes. At the end of your stay, the coach collects you at the same spot.
Choose your ticket
Return coach ticket
- Daily non-stop connection
- Reserved seat confirmed on booking
- Modern, air-conditioned coach
- About 4 hours of free time in Giethoorn
Coach + canal cruise
- Everything from the coach ticket
- One-hour guided canal cruise
- Boat ready on arrival, no queue
- About 3 hours of free time
Reservation required
Each departure has a limited number of seats, so please reserve your ticket in advance, especially on weekends and in peak season. This allows us to organise departures efficiently and ensure a relaxed trip for everyone.
How the cruise package works
After arriving in Giethoorn you have a short break of about 15 minutes. Meanwhile your canal cruise boat is prepared and waiting, so there is no need to stand in line. The one-hour guided tour takes you past thatched-roof houses, wooden arch bridges and waterside gardens while the captain tells the story of the village.
After the cruise you have around three hours of free time to stroll along the footpaths, relax at a waterside café or browse the boutiques and small museums, before the coach returns you to Amsterdam.
A day in Giethoorn from Amsterdam
The coach leaves Amsterdam in the morning and drops you in the heart of Giethoorn, within walking distance of our cruise dock, the boat rental, the restaurants and the Binnenpad. With the combi ticket your cruise boat is waiting on arrival, so you are on the water without queuing. After that you have around three hours for a walk, lunch by the canal or an electric boat for an hour.
Prefer to travel independently? By train you go via Zwolle or Steenwijk and bus 70; read our page Amsterdam to Giethoorn by train. By car it takes about an hour and a half and you park for free at our dock.
FAQ
Where does the coach leave in Amsterdam?
From Termini 27 in Amsterdam. The exact departure point and time are on your ticket.
How long is the journey?
About 90 minutes without stops, depending on traffic.
How much time do I have in Giethoorn?
About four hours with the coach ticket, or three hours of free time plus a one-hour canal cruise with the combi ticket.
Can I rent a boat myself in Giethoorn as well?
Yes. Our boat rental is within walking distance of the coach stop; a one- or two-hour boat fits nicely into your free time. Book online and it will be ready.
Does the coach run all year?
The coach runs daily in the summer season. Outside the season, check availability in the booking system or take the train and bus 70.