What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Haarlem?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Haarlem is to bus which costs €80 - €130 and takes 15h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Haarlem?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Haarlem is to train and fly which takes 4h 11m and costs €160 - €460.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Haarlem?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Haarlem. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Haarlem via Paddington, London St. Pancras Int. and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Reading to Haarlem?

The distance between Reading and Haarlem is 638 km.

How do I travel from Reading to Haarlem without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Haarlem without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €100 - €360.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Haarlem?

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Reading to Haarlem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Haarlem train from?

Reading to Haarlem train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Haarlem?

The best way to get from Reading to Haarlem is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €100 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 15h 8m.

What is the time difference between Reading and Haarlem?

Haarlem is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 11:54 PM in Reading and 12:54 AM in Haarlem.

Where does the Reading to Haarlem train arrive?

Reading to Haarlem train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading to Haarlem?

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Where can I stay near Haarlem?

There are 2841+ hotels available in Haarlem.

Reading to Haarlem - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Reading to Haarlem by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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 Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Haarlemtrain
6h 35m
€102–353
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N814 / ...
15h 8m
€82–129
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Haarlemcar
6h 36m
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SOU - AMS
4h 11m
€168–458
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
7h 25m
€125–365
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Haarlemcar
7h 50m
€129–189
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
4h 44m
€183–437
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
4h 35m
€163–409
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LGW - AMS
5h 5m
€149–316
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Den Haag Laan v NOI to Haarlemtrain
5h 3m
€120–371
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LTN - AMS
5h 9m
€147–313

Reading to Haarlem by train and subway

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6h 35mAverage Duration

€102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 638.5 km
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Haarlem, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Reading to Haarlem via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., and Rotterdam Centraal in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Haarlem via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 15h 8m.

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