With a population of 147,590, Haarlem is a must-see destination in North Holland, Netherlands. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Haarlem has to offer.
When flying to Haarlem, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 12 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Haarlem from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 20m.
Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by Train. The train journey from Haarlem to Antwerp takes 0h 55m and costs around S$ 60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Eindhoven, expect to pay about S$ 34 for a 1h 17m trip. Located 1.9 km from the city centre, Haarlem Spaarnwoude is the busiest station in Haarlem. Another popular train station is Haarlem, located 0.6 km from the centre.
Another option to get to Haarlem is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 17 km from Haarlem. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Alamo, among others, in Amsterdam.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Haarlem, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Eindhoven, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 137 km and will cost you around S$ 18. From Antwerp, the ticket costs about S$ 15 for a journey of 185 km.
Average rates range from around S$ 202 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 311 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hello I'M Local and Stayokay Hostel Haarlem.
Expect to pay S$ 3.01 per litre in Haarlem (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 36.10 and S$ 48.13. The most frequently booked car type in Haarlem is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.