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How to get from Haarlem to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Haarlem to Amsterdam:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Haarlem to Amsterdam costing on average $6 (€5).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 25m.
- Around 383 trains per day.
- Around 51 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Haarlem and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Haarlem station and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Haarlem Station and arrive in Amsterdam Sloterdijk.
- Travel with Connexxion to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, PKP Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Deutsche Bahn to go to Amsterdam by train.
- 51 direct buses per day with Connexxion.
- 78 direct trains per day with Intercity, PKP Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel.
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