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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 on Sep 18
$111
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$111
Fastest journey on Sep 18
2 h 36 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
2 h 44 m
Trains on Sep 18
7
Distance
155 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Enschede to Haarlem is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Enschede to Haarlem will cost around $111 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $111.
It's difficult to get from Enschede to Haarlem without transferring at least 2 times.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Enschede to Haarlem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 96 miles (155 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$39 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Enschede to Haarlem:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Enschede to Haarlem costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Haarlem take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 1m.
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Trains from Enschede to Haarlem run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $39 but you can travel from only $13 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 22:50. The fastest train covers the 96 miles (155 km) distance in 2h 12m.
Distance 96 miles (155 km) |
Average train duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 2h 12m |
First train 5:23 AM |
Last train 10:50 PM |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
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 Enschede 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 Enschede to Haarlem trains use the Enschede to Haarlem station pair, with some services arriving at Haarlem Spaarnwoude. Use this guide to compare Enschede and Haarlem train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Enschede has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Fellini Enschede, De Kater
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Enschede. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Enschede. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Enschede: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Enschede: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Enschede: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include IntercityHotel Enschede, Van der Valk Hotel Enschede, U Parkhotel.
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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