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Frans Hals Museum
Major Dutch art museum with masterpieces by Frans Hals and Golden Age painters. Essential for Haarlem’s artistic identity and portrait tradition.
Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$66
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 37 m
Trains per day
66
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Antwerp to Haarlem is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Antwerp to Haarlem will cost around $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
It's difficult to get from Antwerp to Haarlem without transferring at least once.
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2337Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Antwerp to Haarlem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Antwerp to Haarlem:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Haarlem costing on average $41.
Other travel options to Haarlem take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (2h 2m by train vs 2h 9m by car). Tickets start at around $41 compared to roughly $39 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Antwerp to Haarlem trains for today, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:45 AM Antwerp | 2h21 | 12:06 PM Haarlem | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:43 AM Antwerp | 2h53 | 2:36 PM Haarlem | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:43 PM Antwerp | 2h53 | 10:36 PM Haarlem | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, August 1 | |||||
1950+ 2554+ 2314 | 1:51 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 6h15 | 8:06 AM Haarlem station | 2 transfers | |
2554+ 2314 | 4:30 AM Antwerp-Central | 3h36 | 8:06 AM Haarlem station | 1 transfer | |
9211+ 2318 | 6:38 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 2h28 | 9:06 AM Haarlem station | 1 transfer | |
2356+ 9397+ 8122+ 2123 | 7:07 AM Antwerp-South | 1h58 | 9:05 AM Haarlem station | 3 transfers | |
2356+ 9397+ 2318 | 7:07 AM Antwerp-South | 1h59 | 9:06 AM Haarlem station | 2 transfers | |
727+ 9397+ 8122+ 2123 | 7:19 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h46 | 9:05 AM Haarlem station | 3 transfers | |
727+ 9397+ 2318 | 7:19 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h47 | 9:06 AM Haarlem station | 2 transfers | |
2927+ 9523+ 2220 | 7:23 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 2h13 | 9:36 AM Haarlem station | 2 transfers | |
2927+ 9523+ 8222+ 2325 | 7:23 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h58 | 9:21 AM Haarlem station | 3 transfers | |
9397+ 8122+ 2123 | 7:30 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h35 | 9:05 AM Haarlem station | 2 transfers | |
9397+ 2318 | 7:30 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h36 | 9:06 AM Haarlem station | 1 transfer | |
9397+ IC 2322 | 7:30 AM Antwerp-Central | 2h36 | 10:06 AM Haarlem station | 1 transfer | |
9397+ IC 2232 | 7:30 AM Antwerp-Central | 5h06 | 12:36 PM Haarlem station | 1 transfer | |
9397+ IC 2224 | 7:30 AM Antwerp-Central | 3h06 | 10:36 AM Haarlem station | 1 transfer | |
9523+ 8222+ 2325 | 7:37 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h44 | 9:21 AM Haarlem station | 2 transfers | |
9523+ 2220 | 7:37 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h59 | 9:36 AM Haarlem station | 1 transfer | |
9215+ 2322 | 7:38 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 2h28 | 10:06 AM Haarlem station | 1 transfer | |
9215+ 2322 | 7:45 AM Antwerp-Central | 2h21 | 10:06 AM Haarlem station | 1 transfer | |
2357+ 9527+ 2224 | 8:07 AM Antwerp-South | 2h29 | 10:36 AM Haarlem station | 2 transfers | |
2357+ 9527+ 8226+ 2329 | 8:07 AM Antwerp-South | 2h14 | 10:21 AM Haarlem station | 3 transfers | |
2928+ 9527+ 2224 | 8:23 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 2h13 | 10:36 AM Haarlem station | 2 transfers | |
2928+ 9527+ 8226+ 2329 | 8:23 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h58 | 10:21 AM Haarlem station | 3 transfers | |
9527+ 2224 | 8:37 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h59 | 10:36 AM Haarlem station | 1 transfer | |
9527+ 8226+ 2329 | 8:37 AM Antwerp-Central | 1h44 | 10:21 AM Haarlem station | 2 transfers | |
9219+ 3537 · 2126 | 8:38 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 2h15 | 10:53 AM Haarlem station | 2 transfers | |
9219+ 2326 | 8:38 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 2h28 | 11:06 AM Haarlem station | 1 transfer | |
9219+ 3537 · 2126 | 8:45 AM Antwerp-Central | 2h08 | 10:53 AM Haarlem station | 2 transfers | |
2358+ 9309+ 2326 | 9:07 AM Antwerp-South | 1h59 | 11:06 AM Haarlem station | 2 transfers | |
2358+ 9531+ 8230+ 2333 | 9:07 AM Antwerp-South | 2h14 | 11:21 AM Haarlem station | 3 transfers | |
2358+ 9309+ 8130+ 2131 | 9:07 AM Antwerp-South | 1h58 | 11:05 AM Haarlem station | 3 transfers | |
729+ 9309+ 2326 | 9:19 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h47 | 11:06 AM Haarlem station | 2 transfers | |
729+ 9309+ 8130+ 2131 | 9:19 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 1h46 | 11:05 AM Haarlem station | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Antwerp to Haarlem run on average 34 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 but you can travel from only $9 by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:04, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 80 miles (130 km) distance in 1h 2m.
Distance 80 miles (130 km) |
Average train duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 |
Trains per day 34 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 2m |
First train 3:04 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Haarlem — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Haarlem trip today.
Major Dutch art museum with masterpieces by Frans Hals and Golden Age painters. Essential for Haarlem’s artistic identity and portrait tradition.
Museum of science in the former home of Pieter Teyler, with fossils, instruments, drawings, and a beautiful 18th-century Oval Room.
City history museum covering Haarlem’s art, civic life, and changing society. A strong overview for understanding the city beyond the canals.
Haarlem’s main square, framed by monumental buildings, markets, and terraces. The best place to start exploring the old city center.
Elegant canal street along the Spaarne with museums, historic houses, and waterside views. One of Haarlem’s most scenic walking routes.
Broad shopping street linking key central sights, lined with historic façades and local stores. Ideal for a lively walk through Haarlem.
A classic Dutch bar snack of deep-fried beef ragout in a crisp crumb coating. It is beloved in cafés and borrel culture across Haarlem.
Small fluffy Dutch pancakes served with butter and powdered sugar. A traditional sweet treat popular at markets, fairs, and pancake houses.
Lightly battered apple rings fried until golden, often dusted with sugar. A traditional Dutch pastry snack especially associated with colder months.
Refined fine dining restaurant with creative seasonal tasting menus and elegant service. One of Haarlem's most acclaimed special-occasion addresses.
Casual local favorite for excellent seafood, especially herring and fried fish. A practical stop to try classic Dutch fish-stall flavors.
Atmospheric brewery restaurant in a former church, known for Jopen beers and Dutch pub dishes. Lively, iconic, and very popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for the Netherlands. Hotels and dining cost more than smaller Dutch towns, but transit is manageable and prices are usually below Amsterdam.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Taxi fares are often rounded up. In cafes, small change or rounding up is enough.
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Haarlem Station -> Grote Markt, Haarlem
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Antwerp to Haarlem by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Haarlem, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Antwerp to Haarlem trains use the Antwerpen Centraal to Haarlem station pair, with some services arriving at Schiphol Airport. Use this guide to compare Antwerp and Haarlem train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Antwerpen Centraal is 1 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café - Brasserie Royal, Einstein Koffie, Leonidas, Starbucks, Yam Yam, Panos, Sweetz To Go, Frituur Centraal, lunch & pasta coffee, Döner Company, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station after logging in to the Free Wifi-NmbsSncb network. ATMs are located inside the atrium and retail area.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00. Information desks are located in the main station hall on the ground floor (entrance/exit Koningin Astridplein).
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located at the top of the escalators in the retail area. .
Available at Antwerpen Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Antwerpen Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen Centraal: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Nearby hotels include Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station, A-Stay Antwerpen, Hotel NH Collection Antwerp Centre.
Antwerpen-Berchem is 2 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen-Berchem has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Wagamama, Brasserie Dikke Mee
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Antwerpen-Berchem. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Antwerpen-Berchem. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Antwerpen-Berchem: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Antwerpen-Berchem: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen-Berchem: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Hotel Antwerp Berchem, Tulip Inn Antwerpen, Ibis Budget Antwerpen Centraal Station.
Antwerpen-Zuid is 2 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen-Zuid has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Zuidcafé, Restaurant Het Gerecht
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Antwerpen-Zuid. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Antwerpen-Zuid. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Antwerpen-Zuid: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Antwerpen-Zuid: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen-Zuid: Restrooms.
Nearby hotels include B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Zuid, Hotel Rubenshof, Hotel Pilar.
Haarlem has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Morris, De Ripper
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Haarlem. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Haarlem. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Haarlem: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Haarlem: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Haarlem: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Amrâth Grand Hotel Frans Hals, Hotel Lion d'Or, Carlton Square Hotel.
Haarlem Spaarnwoude is 2 km from Haarlem city centre. Public transport options include:
Haarlem Spaarnwoude has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Haarlem Spaarnwoude.
ATMs are available at Haarlem Spaarnwoude.
Available at Haarlem Spaarnwoude: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Haarlem Spaarnwoude.
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