What is the cheapest way to get from Hoofddorp to Boom?

The cheapest way to get from Hoofddorp to Boom is to bus which costs €16 - €40 and takes 4h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hoofddorp to Boom?

The fastest way to get from Hoofddorp to Boom is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Hoofddorp and Boom?

No, there is no direct bus from Hoofddorp to Boom. However, there are services departing from Hoofddorp, Hoofddorp Centrum and arriving at Boom Beukenlaan via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Berchem Station perron 31 and Wilrijk Moerelei. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Hoofddorp and Boom?

No, there is no direct train from Hoofddorp to Boom. However, there are services departing from Hoofddorp and arriving at Boom via Schiphol Airport and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Hoofddorp to Boom?

The distance between Hoofddorp and Boom is 169 km. The road distance is 168 km.

How do I travel from Hoofddorp to Boom without a car?

The best way to get from Hoofddorp to Boom without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €26 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Hoofddorp to Boom?

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Hoofddorp to Boom, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hoofddorp to Boom bus from?

Hoofddorp to Boom bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport station.

Where do I catch the Hoofddorp to Boom train from?

Hoofddorp to Boom train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Schiphol Airport station.

Train or bus from Hoofddorp to Boom?

The best way to get from Hoofddorp to Boom is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €26 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €40 and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the Hoofddorp to Boom bus arrive?

Hoofddorp to Boom bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp station.

Where does the Hoofddorp to Boom train arrive?

Hoofddorp to Boom train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Antwerpen-Centraal station.

Can I drive from Hoofddorp to Boom?

Yes, the driving distance between Hoofddorp to Boom is 168 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Hoofddorp to Boom.

Where can I stay near Boom?

There are 1244+ hotels available in Boom.

Hoofddorp to Boom - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Hoofddorp to Boom by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-CentraalEurocity Direct / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to BoomS32 / ...
2h 20m
€27–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Antwerp819
4h 51m
€16–40
Drive 168 km
1. Drive from Hoofddorp to Boom168 km
1h 59m
€30–44
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)AMS - BRU
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Boom
3h 3m
€92–311
Train via Roosendaal
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to RoosendaalIntercity
2. Take the train from Roosendaal to BoomS32 / ...
3h 37m
€29–72

Hoofddorp to Boom by train

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2h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 169.4 km
Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Hoofddorp, Netherlands and Boom, Belgium?

You can take a train from Hoofddorp to Boom via Schiphol Airport, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Antwerp twice daily. Tickets cost €7–29 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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