How to travel from Haarlem to Enschede, Netherlands

The distance between Haarlem and Enschede is around 181km (112 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Haarlem to Enschede by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out EnschedeHaarlem if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Amersfoort Centraal and then to Enschede.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Amsterdam Station Zuid then take the train to Enschede.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
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Drive

Drive to Enschede.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance182km (113 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Haarlem and Enschede

There are several options for getting from Haarlem to Enschede by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €38 ($38).

The distance between Haarlem and Enschede is around 181km (112 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 154km (96 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Haarlem and Enschede by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Haarlem to Enschede is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €38 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Haarlem and Enschede, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Haarlem and Enschede. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Haarlem to Enschede. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Amsterdam Centraal and Amersfoort Centraal. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

Dutch Railways run train services between Haarlem and Enschede. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Haarlem and Enschede. We recommend that you drive to Enschede. instead which will take 2hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Haarlem to Enschede. We recommend that you take the train to Amersfoort Centraal and then to Enschede. instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Enschede is Eelde Airport (GRQ) (GRQ) which is approximately 102km (64 miles) from Enschede. Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Haarlem and Enschede. The distance is around 182km (113 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Haarlem to Enschede is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €37 ($37).

How do I get from Haarlem to Enschede

Compare travel optionsbetween Haarlem and Enschede

Transport options from Haarlem to Enschede
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 15m
€37($37)
every 30 mins181km (112 miles)
Bus and Train
2h 30m
€25($25)
hourly186km (116 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€38($38)
on demand182km (113 miles)

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Airports near Enschede

The following major airports near Enschede offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.

GRQ
Eelde Airport (GRQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
102km (64 miles) from Enschede
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Enschede
AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Enschede