How to travel from Utrecht to Haarlem, Netherlands

The distance between Utrecht and Haarlem is around 57km (36 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 44min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Utrecht 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.

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Train

Take the train to Amsterdam Centraal and then to Haarlem.

  • Duration44min
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
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Bus

Take the bus to Amsterdam Station Bijlmer ArenA and then to Haarlem Centrum/Verwulft.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €8($8)
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Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Haarlem.

  • Duration46min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated by

Taxi Utrecht Midland

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Drive

Drive to Haarlem.

  • Duration46min
  • Distance59km (37 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Utrecht and Haarlem

There are several options for getting from Utrecht to Haarlem by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €8 ($8) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 44min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €24 ($24).

The distance between Utrecht and Haarlem is around 57km (36 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 47km (29 miles)

It takes around 44min to get from Utrecht and Haarlem by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 46min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Utrecht to Haarlem is to take the train which takes around 44min and will set you back approx €24 ($24).

The cheapest way to travel between Utrecht and Haarlem, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €8 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Utrecht and Haarlem. It typically takes around 44min and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Utrecht to Haarlem. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Amsterdam Centraal. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 44min.

Dutch Railways run train services between Utrecht and Haarlem. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 44min, 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 Utrecht and Haarlem. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Utrecht to Haarlem. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Amsterdam Station Bijlmer ArenA. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

Syntus Utrecht and Connexxion run regular bus services between Utrecht and Haarlem. Buses run hourly and take around 2h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Utrecht to Haarlem. We recommend that you take the train to Amsterdam Centraal and then to Haarlem. instead which will take 44min.

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 Utrecht and Haarlem. The distance is around 59km (37 miles) by road and it will take around 46min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Utrecht to Haarlem is to take the train which takes, on average, 44min and will usually cost around €24 ($24).

How do I get from Utrecht to Haarlem

Compare travel optionsbetween Utrecht and Haarlem

Transport options from Utrecht to Haarlem
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
44min
€24($24)
every 30 mins57km (36 miles)
Bus
2h 35m
€8($8)
hourly84km (52 miles)
Taxi
46min
€190($190)
on demand59km (37 miles)
Drive
46min
€9($9)
on demand59km (37 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