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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 20
$20
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$20
Fastest journey on Sep 20
55 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
55 m
Trains on Sep 20
31
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rotterdam to Haarlem is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Haarlem will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 31 trains from Rotterdam to Haarlem, including 18 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 52 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IC 2318
ICD 2425 · SPR 8224 · IC 2227
IC 2220
ECD 9523+
SPR 8222 · IC 2325
IC 2224
IC 2318
IC 2220
IC 2224
IC 2322
IC 2216Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Haarlem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 32 miles (52 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (53m by train vs 58m by car). Tickets start at around $20 (€16) compared to roughly $17 (€14) 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.
Direct services run with Intercity, NS Domestic, Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
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 Rotterdam to Haarlem trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 3573 · IC 2162 | 6:50 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h03 | 7:53 PM Haarlem station | 1 transfer | |
ICD 2465 · SPR 8264 · IC 2267 | 6:52 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h59 | 7:51 PM Haarlem station | 2 transfers | |
IC 3573 · IC 2162 | 6:56 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h57 | 7:53 PM Haarlem station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2362 | 7:05 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h01 | 8:06 PM Haarlem station | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 8166 · IC 2167+ EUR 9363 | 7:07 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h58 | 8:05 PM Haarlem station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2362 | 7:11 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h55 | 8:06 PM Haarlem station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3575 · IC 2164 | 7:20 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h03 | 8:23 PM Haarlem station | 1 transfer | |
ECD 9567+ SPR 8266 · IC 2369 | 7:22 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h59 | 8:21 PM Haarlem station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2264 | 7:35 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h01 | 8:36 PM Haarlem station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3581 · IC 2170 | 8:50 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h03 | 9:53 PM Haarlem station | 1 transfer | |
ICD 12473 · SPR 8272 · IC 2275 | 8:52 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h59 | 9:51 PM Haarlem station | 2 transfers | |
IC 3581 · IC 2170 | 8:56 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h57 | 9:53 PM Haarlem station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2370 | 9:05 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h01 | 10:06 PM Haarlem station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2370 | 9:11 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h55 | 10:06 PM Haarlem station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3583 · IC 2172 | 9:20 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h03 | 10:23 PM Haarlem station | 1 transfer | |
ECD 9575+ SPR 8274 · IC 2377 | 9:22 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h59 | 10:21 PM Haarlem station | 2 transfers | |
IC 3583 · IC 2172 | 9:26 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h57 | 10:23 PM Haarlem station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2272 | 9:35 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h01 | 10:36 PM Haarlem station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3585 · IC 2174 | 9:50 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h03 | 10:53 PM Haarlem station | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
SPR 5108 · IC 1426 | 5:23 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h35 | 6:58 AM Haarlem station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1426 | 6:02 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h56 | 6:58 AM Haarlem station | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 5112 · IC 2212 | 6:31 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h05 | 7:36 AM Haarlem station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2212 | 6:41 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h55 | 7:36 AM Haarlem station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2314 | 7:11 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h55 | 8:06 AM Haarlem station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2216 | 7:35 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h01 | 8:36 AM Haarlem station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2216 | 7:41 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h55 | 8:36 AM Haarlem station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2318 | 8:05 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h01 | 9:06 AM Haarlem station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2318 | 8:11 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h55 | 9:06 AM Haarlem station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECD 9523+ SPR 8222 · IC 2325 | 8:22 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h59 | 9:21 AM Haarlem station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2220 | 8:35 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h01 | 9:36 AM Haarlem station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2220 | 8:41 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h55 | 9:36 AM Haarlem station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICD 2425 · SPR 8224 · IC 2227 | 8:52 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h59 | 9:51 AM Haarlem station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2322 | 9:05 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h01 | 10:06 AM Haarlem station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2322 | 9:11 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h55 | 10:06 AM Haarlem station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECD 9527+ SPR 8226 · IC 2329 | 9:22 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h59 | 10:21 AM Haarlem station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2224 | 9:35 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h01 | 10:36 AM Haarlem station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2224 | 9:41 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h55 | 10:36 AM Haarlem station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2326 | 10:05 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h01 | 11:06 AM Haarlem station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3539 · IC 2128 | 10:20 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h03 | 11:23 AM Haarlem station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2228 | 10:35 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h01 | 11:36 AM Haarlem station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3547 · IC 2136 | 12:20 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h03 | 1:23 PM Haarlem station | 1 transfer | |
ECD 9539+ SPR 8238 · IC 2341 | 12:22 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h59 | 1:21 PM Haarlem station | 2 transfers | |
IC 3547 · IC 2136 | 12:26 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h57 | 1:23 PM Haarlem station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2236 | 12:35 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h01 | 1:36 PM Haarlem station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2236 | 12:41 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h55 | 1:36 PM Haarlem station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3549 · IC 2138 | 12:50 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h03 | 1:53 PM Haarlem station | 1 transfer | |
ICD 2441 · SPR 8240 · IC 2243 | 12:52 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h59 | 1:51 PM Haarlem station | 2 transfers | |
IC 3549 · IC 2138 | 12:56 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h57 | 1:53 PM Haarlem station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2338 | 1:05 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h01 | 2:06 PM Haarlem station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3551 · IC 2140 | 1:20 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h03 | 2:23 PM Haarlem station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Rotterdam to Haarlem run on average 26 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 32 miles (52 km) distance in 43m.
Distance 32 miles (52 km) |
Average train duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 43m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Haarlem trains use the Rotterdam Centraal to Haarlem station pair, with some services arriving at Haarlem Spaarnwoude. Use this guide to compare Rotterdam and Haarlem train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Rotterdam 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: Smullers, Albert Heijn to go, Starbucks, La Place, Julia's, Ekmekci, LEON, The Doner Company, StationsHuiskamer, De Broodzaak, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are aTM machines are located outside the north side entrance and south side entrance.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00. Information desks are located inside the central hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located at the north side of the station, next to the escalator to Platform 15. A small safe costs €6.00 and a large safe costs €9.00 for 24 hours.
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Centraal: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.
Nearby hotels include Rotterdam Marriott Hotel, Layin’ Rotterdam Central, Hostel Ani & Haakien.
Rotterdam Blaak 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 Fitzgerald, Markthal Rotterdam
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam Blaak. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Rotterdam Blaak. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rotterdam Blaak: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rotterdam Blaak: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Blaak: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Motto by Hilton Rotterdam Blaak, citizenM Rotterdam, Ibis Rotterdam City Centre.
Rotterdam Noord is 2 km from Rotterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Rotterdam Noord has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Rotterdam Noord.
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam Noord.
Available at Rotterdam Noord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rotterdam Noord: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Noord: Ramps.
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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