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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.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bovenkarspel to Haarlem is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bovenkarspel to Haarlem will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
It's difficult to get from Bovenkarspel to Haarlem without transferring at least once.
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Trains from Bovenkarspel to Haarlem run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 23:43. The fastest train covers the 33 miles (54 km) distance in 58m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Bovenkarspel to Haarlem.
The table below shows live departures for Bovenkarspel to Haarlem trains for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:43 PM Bovenkarspel Flora | 1h08 | 6:51 PM Haarlem | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:13 PM Bovenkarspel Flora | 1h08 | 7:21 PM Haarlem | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:43 PM Bovenkarspel Flora | 1h08 | 7:51 PM Haarlem | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:13 PM Bovenkarspel Flora | 1h08 | 8:21 PM Haarlem | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:43 PM Bovenkarspel Flora | 1h08 | 8:51 PM Haarlem | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:13 PM Bovenkarspel Flora | 1h08 | 9:21 PM Haarlem | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:43 PM Bovenkarspel Flora | 1h08 | 9:51 PM Haarlem | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:13 PM Bovenkarspel Flora | 1h08 | 10:21 PM Haarlem | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:43 PM Bovenkarspel Flora | 1h08 | 10:51 PM Haarlem | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:13 PM Bovenkarspel Flora | 1h08 | 11:21 PM Haarlem | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:43 PM Bovenkarspel Flora | 1h08 | 11:51 PM Haarlem | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:43 PM Bovenkarspel Flora | 1h31 | 1:14 AM Haarlem | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, November 4 | |||||
![]() | 4:45 AM Bovenkarspel Flora | 1h29 | 6:14 AM Haarlem | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 5:13 AM Bovenkarspel Flora | 1h08 | 6:21 AM Haarlem | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:43 AM Bovenkarspel Flora | 1h08 | 6:51 AM Haarlem | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:13 AM Bovenkarspel Flora | 1h08 | 7:21 AM Haarlem | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:43 AM Bovenkarspel Flora | 1h08 | 7:51 AM Haarlem | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:59 AM Bovenkarspel Flora | 1h06 | 8:05 AM Haarlem | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:13 AM Bovenkarspel Flora | 1h08 | 8:21 AM Haarlem | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:29 AM Bovenkarspel Flora | 1h06 | 8:35 AM Haarlem | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:43 AM Bovenkarspel Flora | 1h08 | 8:51 AM Haarlem | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:13 AM Bovenkarspel Flora | 1h08 | 9:21 AM Haarlem | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:43 AM Bovenkarspel Flora | 1h08 | 9:51 AM Haarlem | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:13 AM Bovenkarspel Flora | 1h08 | 10:21 AM Haarlem | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:43 AM Bovenkarspel Flora | 1h08 | 10:51 AM Haarlem | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:13 AM Bovenkarspel Flora | 1h08 | 11:21 AM Haarlem | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:43 AM Bovenkarspel Flora | 1h08 | 11:51 AM Haarlem | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:13 AM Bovenkarspel Flora | 1h08 | 12:21 PM Haarlem | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:43 AM Bovenkarspel Flora | 1h08 | 12:51 PM Haarlem | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:13 PM Bovenkarspel Flora | 1h08 | 1:21 PM Haarlem | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:43 PM Bovenkarspel Flora | 1h08 | 1:51 PM Haarlem | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:13 PM Bovenkarspel Flora | 1h08 | 2:21 PM Haarlem | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:43 PM Bovenkarspel Flora | 1h08 | 2:51 PM Haarlem | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:13 PM Bovenkarspel Flora | 1h08 | 3:21 PM Haarlem | 1 transfer | |
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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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Most Bovenkarspel to Haarlem trains use the Bovenkarspel-Grootebroek to Haarlem station pair. Use this guide to compare Bovenkarspel and Haarlem train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bovenkarspel-Grootebroek has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Bovenkarspel-Grootebroek.
ATMs are available at Bovenkarspel-Grootebroek.
Available at Bovenkarspel-Grootebroek: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bovenkarspel-Grootebroek.
Bovenkarspel Flora has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, and Hotel.
Food and drink options are available at Bovenkarspel Flora.
Available at Bovenkarspel Flora: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bovenkarspel Flora.
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.
Check train stations information for Bovenkarspel and Haarlem, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.