How to travel from Brussels to Haarlem

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Brussels to Haarlem

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Haarlem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $45.

Distance: 106 miles (171 km)

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$45

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$49

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3h 2m

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2h 32m

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30m

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3h 39m

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3h 9m

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2h 49m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Haarlem is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Haarlem:

A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Haarlem costing on average $45 (€36).

A bus is $265 (€214) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Haarlem costing on average $280 (€226).

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Haarlem is by train with an average journey time of 3h 2m.

Other travel options to Haarlem take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 39m.

Flight takes on average 4h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Brussels and Haarlem including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Brussels to Haarlem among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 17m faster (2h 32m by train vs 2h 49m by car) and roughly $4 (€3) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($45 (€36) vs $49 (€39)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Brussels to Haarlem

How to get from Brussels to Haarlem by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Brussels to Haarlem is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus1657
    12:40 PM3h30
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    4:10 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus1657
    12:40 PM3h30
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    4:10 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Eurostar9315+NS International | IC Brussel2330
    9:53 AM2h13
    Brussels-Midi
    12:06 PMHaarlem station
    $1341One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • EuroCity9235+NS International | IC Brussel3553 · 2142
    11:56 AM2h57
    Brussels-North
    2:53 PMHaarlem station
    $401One-way
    2 transfers
  • EuroCity9235+NS International | IC Brussel3553 · 2142
    11:49 AM3h04
    Brussels-Central
    2:53 PMHaarlem station
    $401One-way
    2 transfers
  • EuroCity9235+NS International | IC Brussel2342
    11:56 AM3h10
    Brussels-North
    3:06 PMHaarlem station
    $401One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus83134
    8:00 PM3h30
    Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)
    11:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1661
    3:20 PM3h45
    Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    7:05 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:40 PM4h15
    Brussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin)
    7:55 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $141One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1002+Brussels AirlinesLH5577
    5:30 PM4h40
    Brussels Airport
    10:10 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $3611One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH988+Brussels AirlinesLH5587
    6:20 AM4h20
    Brussels Airport
    10:40 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $4431One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH992+Brussels AirlinesLH5587
    6:20 AM7h40
    Brussels Airport
    2:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $4431One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Haarlem

Travel to Haarlem easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brussels to Haarlem.

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There are 3 options to travel between Brussels and Haarlem including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Haarlem is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Haarlem:

A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Haarlem costing on average $45 (€36).

A bus is $265 (€214) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Haarlem costing on average $280 (€226).

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Haarlem is by train with an average journey time of 3h 2m.

Other travel options to Haarlem take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 39m.

Flight takes on average 4h 45m.

The distance from Brussels to Haarlem is approximately 106 miles (171 km).
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Haarlem is:
  • Around 48 buses per day.
  • Around 45 trains per day.
  • Around 9 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Haarlem as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Haarlem:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Central and arrive in Haarlem station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Haarlem, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Haarlem by bus.
  • Travel with EuroCity, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, NS International | IC Brussel to go to Haarlem by train.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Haarlem often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Zandvoort, Amsterdam Centraal, The Hague. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Haarlem and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Haarlem to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are ideal for exploring Haarlem's historic sites, museums, and charming city center.

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