How to travel from The Hague to Haarlem, Netherlands

The distance between The Hague and Haarlem is around 44km (27 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 42min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from The Hague to Haarlem by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Haarlem.

  • Duration43min
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)
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Bus

Take the bus to Leiden Leiden Centraal and then to Haarlem Tempeliersstraat.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Haarlem.

  • Duration42min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated by

PrimoTaxi

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Drive

Drive to Haarlem.

  • Duration42min
  • Distance59km (36 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between The Hague and Haarlem

There are several options for getting from The Hague to Haarlem by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 43min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 42min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between The Hague and Haarlem is around 44km (27 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 41km (25 miles)

It takes around 43min to get from The Hague and Haarlem by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 42min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from The Hague to Haarlem is to take a taxi which takes around 42min and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between The Hague and Haarlem, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between The Hague and Haarlem. It typically takes around 43min and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between The Hague and Haarlem with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 43min.

Dutch Railways run train services between The Hague and Haarlem. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 43min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from The Hague and Haarlem. It typically takes around 2h 5m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from The Hague to Haarlem. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Leiden Leiden Centraal. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 5m.

EBS, Dutch Railways and Arriva NL run regular bus services between The Hague and Haarlem. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 2h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from The Hague to Haarlem. We recommend that you take the train to Haarlem. instead which will take 43min.

The closest major airport to Haarlem is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Haarlem. Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) and Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) 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 The Hague and Haarlem. The distance is around 59km (36 miles) by road and it will take around 42min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from The Hague to Haarlem is to take the train which takes, on average, 43min and will usually cost around €13 ($13).

How do I get from The Hague to Haarlem

Compare travel optionsbetween The Hague and Haarlem

Transport options from The Hague to Haarlem
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
43min
€13($13)
every 30 mins44km (27 miles)
Bus
2h 5m
€13($13)
every 30 mins53km (33 miles)
Taxi
42min
€190($190)
on demand59km (36 miles)
Drive
42min
€9($9)
on demand59km (36 miles)

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Airports near Haarlem

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

AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Haarlem
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Haarlem
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
115km (71 miles) from Haarlem