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 FlixTrain. The train journey from Hoofddorp to Eindhoven takes 1h 25m and costs around $43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $53 for a 1h 52m 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 keddy by Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Hoofddorp using FlixBus or BlaBlaBus. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 95 km and will cost you around $15. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 161 km.