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4.6Travel Information from Haarlem to Amsterdam
 Distance | 11 miles (17 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $4 - $5 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $4 (€4) • 9 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $4 (€4) • 9 min |
 Popular travel companies | Connexxion or NS Domestic |
Take a train or bus to travel 11 miles (17 km) between Haarlem and Amsterdam. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Connexxion or NS Domestic among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Haarlem to Amsterdam.
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The best way to travel from Haarlem to Amsterdam is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Amsterdam to Haarlem
Amsterdam, famous for bikes, canals, and waffles, sees millions of visitors flock there every year to experience its unique culture. 17 km away and just 15 minutes by train is the small town of Haarlem. Despite its size, there are lots of things to do in Haarlem. It’s considered the best shopping in the Netherlands and has lots of museums making it the perfect day trip from Amsterdam.
What is the best way to travel from Haarlem to Amsterdam?
Cheapest way to travel from Haarlem to Amsterdam
The cheapest way to travel between Haarlem and Amsterdam is to take the train. If you book a 2nd class ticket on the day it will cost €4.30 for a single and €8.60 for a return. The service is run by NS, you can also book in advance here.
Fastest way to travel from Haarlem to Amsterdam
Taking the train is the fastest way to travel from Haarlem to Amsterdam. The train is over 60 minutes faster than traveling from Haarlem to Amsterdam by bus. All trains traveling from Haarlem to Amsterdam are direct. You can also get direct trains from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. All trains depart from Haarlem Central and take at least 17 minutes to arrive at Amsterdam Central train station. Approximately 146 trains travel between Haarlem and Amsterdam per day with the first early morning train departing Haarlem at 6:01 am.
Most popular way to travel from Haarlem to Amsterdam
Taking the train is by far the most popular way to travel from Haarlem to Amsterdam. The journey is only approximately 17 minutes compared to the bus that can take over 60 minutes and is not direct. The train is so popular that lots of people commute from Haarlem to Amsterdam for work using this service.
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FAQs: Travel from Haarlem to Amsterdam
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You can get to Amsterdam from Haarlem 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel between Haarlem and Amsterdam is a train with an average price of $4 (€4).
This is compared to other travel options from Haarlem to Amsterdam:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $5 (€5) from Haarlem to Amsterdam.
The fastest way from Haarlem to Amsterdam is by train with an average journey time of 9 min.
There are alternative travel options to Amsterdam that take longer:
Bus takes on average 40 min.
The Haarlem to Amsterdam distance is around 11 miles (17 km).
The average frequency per day from Haarlem to Amsterdam is:
- 50 buses a day.
- 50 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Haarlem to Amsterdam as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Haarlem to Amsterdam:
- Buses mostly leave from Haarlem Station and tend to arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Trains mostly leave from Haarlem and tend to arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Haarlem to Amsterdam:
- You can take a bus from Haarlem to Amsterdam with Connexxion. Cheap tickets can be found for $3 (€3) with Connexxion from Haarlem to Amsterdam.
- You can travel by train between Haarlem and Amsterdam with NS Domestic, and you can find NS Domestic Haarlem to Amsterdam tickets for $4 (€4) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Haarlem to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with Connexxion 50 direct buses per day.
- 50 direct trains per day with NS Domestic.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Amsterdam as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Amsterdam from Haarlem.
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