The cheapest and fastest trains from Haarlem to Rotterdam
Cheapest price
€16
Average price
€18
Fastest journey
56 m
Average duration
56 m
Trains per day
42
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Haarlem to Rotterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Haarlem to Rotterdam will cost around €18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.
Of the 42 trains that leave Haarlem for Rotterdam on Fri, Jun 19, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 52 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 56 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 56 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
2133 · 353411:37 AM0h57Haarlem station12:34 PMRotterdam Centraal€161One-way1 transfer
2121 · 35228:37 AM0h57Haarlem station9:34 AMRotterdam Centraal€161One-way1 transfer
2123 · 35249:07 AM0h57Haarlem station10:04 AMRotterdam Centraal€161One-way1 transfer
22279:53 AM0h56Haarlem station10:49 AMRotterdam Centraal€161One-way0 transfers
232910:23 AM0h56Haarlem station11:19 AMRotterdam Centraal€161One-way0 transfers
22279:53 AM0h56Haarlem station10:49 AMRotterdam Centraal€161One-way0 transfers
232910:23 AM0h56Haarlem station11:19 AMRotterdam Centraal€161One-way0 transfers
23259:23 AM0h56Haarlem station10:19 AMRotterdam Centraal€161One-way0 transfers
223511:53 AM0h56Haarlem station12:49 PMRotterdam Centraal€161One-way0 transfers
IC 22197:53 AM0h56Haarlem station8:49 AMRotterdam Centraal€161One-way0 transfers
Live departures
Haarlem to Rotterdam train times
The table below shows live departures for Haarlem to Rotterdam trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 2219 | 7:53 AM Haarlem station | 1h01 | 8:54 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2219 | 7:53 AM Haarlem station | 0h56 | 8:49 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2119 · 3520 | 8:07 AM Haarlem station | 0h57 | 9:04 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 2119 · IC 3520 | 8:07 AM Haarlem station | 1h03 | 9:10 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 1 transfer | |
IC 2119 · IC 3520 | 8:07 AM Haarlem station | 0h57 | 9:04 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 2314 · SPR 8229 · ICD 2422 | 8:10 AM Haarlem station | 0h58 | 9:08 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
2314+ 8229+ 2422 | 8:10 AM Haarlem station | 0h58 | 9:08 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
IC 2314 · SPR 8229 · ICD 2422 · SPR 5019 | 8:10 AM Haarlem station | 1h06 | 9:16 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 3 transfers | |
SPR 4816 · SPR 4129 · ICD 1822 | 8:17 AM Haarlem station | 1h01 | 9:18 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
4816 · 4129+ 1822 | 8:17 AM Haarlem station | 1h01 | 9:18 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
IC 2321 | 8:23 AM Haarlem station | 1h01 | 9:24 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2321 | 8:23 AM Haarlem station | 0h56 | 9:19 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2321 | 8:23 AM Haarlem station | 0h56 | 9:19 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2121 · 3522 | 8:37 AM Haarlem station | 0h57 | 9:34 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 2121 · IC 3522 | 8:37 AM Haarlem station | 1h03 | 9:40 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 1 transfer | |
2216+ 8231+ 9524 | 8:40 AM Haarlem station | 0h58 | 9:38 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
2223 | 8:53 AM Haarlem station | 0h56 | 9:49 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2118+ 8131+ 9328 | 8:55 AM Haarlem station | 0h58 | 9:53 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
2123 · 3524 | 9:07 AM Haarlem station | 0h57 | 10:04 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2318+ 8233+ 2426 | 9:10 AM Haarlem station | 0h58 | 10:08 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
4820 · 4133+ 1826 | 9:17 AM Haarlem station | 1h01 | 10:18 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
2325 | 9:23 AM Haarlem station | 0h56 | 10:19 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2125 · 3526 | 9:37 AM Haarlem station | 0h57 | 10:34 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2220+ 8235+ 9528 | 9:40 AM Haarlem station | 0h58 | 10:38 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
4822 · 4135+ 1828 | 9:47 AM Haarlem station | 1h01 | 10:48 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
2227 | 9:53 AM Haarlem station | 0h56 | 10:49 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2127 · 3528 | 10:07 AM Haarlem station | 0h57 | 11:04 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2322+ 8237+ 2430 | 10:10 AM Haarlem station | 0h58 | 11:08 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
4824 · 4137+ 1830 | 10:17 AM Haarlem station | 1h01 | 11:18 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
2329 | 10:23 AM Haarlem station | 0h56 | 11:19 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2129 · 3530 | 10:37 AM Haarlem station | 0h57 | 11:34 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2224+ 8239+ 9532 | 10:40 AM Haarlem station | 0h58 | 11:38 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
2231 | 10:53 AM Haarlem station | 0h56 | 11:49 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2126+ 8139+ 9340 | 10:55 AM Haarlem station | 0h58 | 11:53 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
2131 · 3532 | 11:07 AM Haarlem station | 0h57 | 12:04 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2326+ 8241+ 2434 | 11:10 AM Haarlem station | 0h58 | 12:08 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
4828 · 4141+ 1834 | 11:17 AM Haarlem station | 1h01 | 12:18 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
2333 | 11:23 AM Haarlem station | 0h56 | 12:19 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
2133 · 3534 | 11:37 AM Haarlem station | 0h57 | 12:34 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
2228+ 8243+ 9536 | 11:40 AM Haarlem station | 0h58 | 12:38 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
4830 · 4143+ 1836 | 11:47 AM Haarlem station | 1h01 | 12:48 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
2235 | 11:53 AM Haarlem station | 0h56 | 12:49 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Haarlem to Rotterdam
Trains from Haarlem to Rotterdam run on average 45 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €16 if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 52 km distance in 55m.
Distance 52 km |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price €16 |
Trains per day 45 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, NS | BUS, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Haarlem to Rotterdam trainsNS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, NS | BUS, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Haarlem and Rotterdam from €16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
NS International | IC Brussel
Intercity
Eurostar
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
NS | BUS
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Trains from Haarlem to Rotterdam
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Haarlem to Rotterdam by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rotterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Haarlem to Rotterdam
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the main entrance
- Restaurant Morris
- De Ripper
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- €0.70
- Amrâth Grand Hotel Frans Hals
- Hotel Lion d'Or
- Carlton Square Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- 960 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for trains to Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and regional destinations
- Train: NS Intercity, Sprinter
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station
- Luggage lockers are located at the north side of the station, next to the escalator to Platform 15. A small safe costs €6.00 and a large safe costs €9.00 for 24 hours
- Smullers
- Albert Heijn to go
- Starbucks
- La Place
- Julia's
- Ekmekci
- LEON
- The Doner Company
- StationsHuiskamer
- De Broodzaak
- & more
- Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance
- Rotterdam Marriott Hotel
- Layin’ Rotterdam Central
- Hostel Ani & Haakien
- Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
- Located inside the central hall
- Subway lines: D, E
- Bus lines: 33, 34, 38, 39, 40, 44, 48
- Tram lines: 4, 7, 8, 12, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25
- Train lines: NS Intercity, NS Intercity Direct, NS Sprinter, NS Nachtnet, Thalys, Eurostar
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Blaak 1
- Restaurant Fitzgerald
- Markthal Rotterdam
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps
- €0.70
- Motto by Hilton Rotterdam Blaak
- citizenM Rotterdam
- Ibis Rotterdam City Centre
- Located in the main hall
- 120 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains and metro services
- Hall 2: access to tram and bus connections
- Metro: Line A, Line B, Line C
- Tram: Line 21, Line 24
- Bus: Several lines available
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