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. Hoofddorp deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When flying to Hoofddorp, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 5 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from India to Hoofddorp include Air France, Delta and KLM. The shortest flight to Hoofddorp from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 8h 50m.
Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Hoofddorp, followed by Train. The train journey from Hoofddorp 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. The train station in Hoofddorp is called Hoofddorp, and is located 1.3 km from the city centre.
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 Sixt and Alamo, among others, in Amsterdam.
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 ₹ 1,084. From Antwerp, the ticket costs about ₹ 917 for a journey of 185 km.
Expect to pay ₹ 184 per litre in Hoofddorp (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 2,211 and ₹ 2,948. The most frequently booked car type in Hoofddorp is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.