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. Haarlem deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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. Airlines that fly from India to Haarlem include Air France, Delta and KLM. The shortest flight to Haarlem from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 8h 50m.
Train
Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by Train. The train journey from Haarlem to Antwerp takes 0h 55m and costs around ₹ 3,668 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Eindhoven, expect to pay about ₹ 2,084 for a 1h 17m 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 Sixt and Alamo, 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 ₹ 1,084. From Antwerp, the ticket costs about ₹ 917 for a journey of 185 km.
Airlines serving Haarlem
Where to stay in Haarlem
Average rates range from around ₹ 12,374 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 19,047 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.