Hoofddorp travel guide
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You're Going to Love Hoofddorp
With a population of 132’734, Hoofddorp is a must-see destination in North Holland, Netherlands. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Hoofddorp to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Hoofddorp
How to Get to Hoofddorp
Plane
When flying to Hoofddorp, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 5 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Hoofddorp from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 30m.
Train
Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Hoofddorp, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hoofddorp to Brussels takes 1h 33m and costs around $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $74 for a 2h 57m trip. The train station in Hoofddorp is called Hoofddorp, and is located 1.3 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Hoofddorp is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 16 km from Hoofddorp. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Amsterdam.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoofddorp, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Eindhoven, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 137 km and will cost you around $23. From Düsseldorf, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 249 km.