City in North Holland, Netherlands
Getting around Haarlem
How to get around Haarlem
The medieval center is small and walkable. Trains to Amsterdam Centraal run every 10 minutes, taking 15–20 minutes.
Ways to get around Haarlem
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| NS trains | About 5–6 EUR to Amsterdam Centraal | Every 10 min; also to Zandvoort aan Zee for the beach |
| Buses | From about 1 EUR plus per km with OVpay | Tap in and out; bus 300 runs to Schiphol |
| Bicycle rental | About 12–18 EUR a day | Flat; good routes to dunes and bulb fields |
Ride-hailing apps in Haarlem
A 5 km ride costs about €13–22 ($15–25).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Cars in the big cities; pricier than public transport |
| Bolt | Often cheaper than Uber in Randstad cities |
- Taxis are scarce; Uber and Bolt have few cars. Walk, bike or take trains.
Arriving in Haarlem
Schiphol (AMS)
Bus 300 about 30 min, around 5 EUR; train via Amsterdam Sloterdijk about 25–35 min, 6–7 EUR; taxi 45–60 EUR.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences are valid for visitors; an IDP is advised with non-EU licences, especially in non-Latin scripts.
- Onward travel in Netherlands: Trains run every 10–30 minutes between cities; nowhere is more than about three hours away. Tap in and out with a contactless bank card (OVpay) on all public transport.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Haarlem?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, Bolt.
What's the best way to get around Haarlem?
The medieval center is small and walkable. Trains to Amsterdam Centraal run every 10 minutes, taking 15–20 minutes.
How do I get from the airport to Haarlem?
Bus 300 about 30 min, around 5 EUR; train via Amsterdam Sloterdijk about 25–35 min, 6–7 EUR; taxi 45–60 EUR.
Is Haarlem walkable?
Very walkable.
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