Haarlem travel guide
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You're Going to Love Haarlem
With a population of 147.590, Haarlem is a must-see destination in North Holland, Netherlands. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Haarlem has to offer.
When to visit Haarlem
How to Get to Haarlem
Plane
When flying to Haarlem, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 12 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Haarlem from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 30m.
Train
Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by Train. The train journey from Haarlem to Brussels takes 1h 33m and costs around $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Groningen, expect to pay about $57 for a 1h 58m trip. Located 1.9 km from the city centre, Haarlem Spaarnwoude is the busiest station in Haarlem. Another popular train station is Haarlem, located 0.6 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Haarlem is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 17 km from Haarlem. You’ll find branches of Hertz and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Eindhoven, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 137 km and will cost you around $42. From Antwerp, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 185 km.
Airlines serving Haarlem
Where to stay in Haarlem
Average rates range from around $250 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $384 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hello I'M Local and Stayokay Hostel Haarlem.