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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Haarlem is to bus which costs €8 - €20 and takes 1h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Haarlem is to drive which takes 53 min and costs €12 - €19.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Haarlem?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Haarlem. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Haarlem?

The distance between Rotterdam and Haarlem is 67 km. The road distance is 73 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Haarlem without a car is to train which takes 55 min and costs €15 - €19.

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

The train from Rotterdam Centraal to Haarlem takes 55 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Haarlem train from?

Rotterdam to Haarlem train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Haarlem?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Haarlem is to train which takes 55 min and costs €15 - €19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €20 and takes 1h 22m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Haarlem train arrive?

Rotterdam to Haarlem train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Haarlem station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Haarlem?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Haarlem is 73 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Rotterdam to Haarlem.

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

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Where can I stay near Haarlem?

There are 2775+ hotels available in Haarlem.

Rotterdam to Haarlem - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam to Haarlem by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to HaarlemIntercity
55 min
€15–19
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Amsterdam SloterdijkN814 / ...
1h 22m
€8–19
Drive 73 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Haarlem73 km
53 min
€13–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rotterdam to Haarlem73 km
53 min
€240–290

Rotterdam to Haarlem by train

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Distance: 67.2 km
Duration: 55 min

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Haarlem, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Haarlem every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €15–19 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk hourly. Tickets cost €4–12 and the journey takes 1h 5m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route every 4 hours.

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