With a population of 132 734, Hoofddorp is a must-see destination in North Holland, Netherlands. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Hoofddorp to see all of its attractions.
When flying to Hoofddorp, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 5 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Hoofddorp from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 20m.
Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Hoofddorp, followed by FlixTrain. The train journey from Hoofddorp to Rotterdam takes 0h 21m and costs around S$ 44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Eindhoven, expect to pay about S$ 34 for a 1h 15m trip. The train station in Hoofddorp is called Hoofddorp, and is located 1.3 km from the city centre.
Another option to get to Hoofddorp is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 16 km from Hoofddorp. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Alamo, among others, in Amsterdam.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoofddorp, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and STUDENT AGENCY. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 97 km and will cost you around S$ 7. From Düsseldorf, the ticket costs about S$ 12 for a journey of 249 km.
Expect to pay S$ 3.01 per litre in Hoofddorp (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 36.08 and S$ 48.10. The most frequently booked car type in Hoofddorp is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Skoda Fabia or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.