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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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Best to Haarlem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $74.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$74 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Best to Haarlem:
A bus is $48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Best to Haarlem costing on average $74.
Other travel options to Haarlem take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 23m.
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Trains from Best to Haarlem run on average 77 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $74 but you can travel from only $26 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:47, the last at 22:20. The fastest train covers the 68 miles (110 km) distance in 1h 51m.
Distance 68 miles (110 km) |
Average train duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 |
Trains per day 77 |
Fastest train 1h 51m |
First train 5:47 AM |
Last train 10:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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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 Best 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 Best to Haarlem trains use the Best to Haarlem station pair, with some services arriving at Haarlem Spaarnwoude. Use this guide to compare Best and Haarlem train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Best has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Best.
ATMs are available at Best.
Available at Best: Parking, WC.
Available at Best: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Best.
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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