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 AccesRail. The train journey from Haarlem to Brussels takes 1h 34m and costs around ₹ 3,083 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about ₹ 3,666 for a 2h 59m 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
You can travel by bus to Haarlem using FlixBus or BlaBlaBus. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 97 km and will cost you around ₹ 583. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about ₹ 500 for a journey of 137 km.
Airlines serving Haarlem
Where to stay in Haarlem
Average rates range from around ₹ 12,362 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 19,037 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.