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The cheapest and fastest trains from Rotterdam to Haarlem

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 18

Cheapest price on Sep 18

€16

Average ticket price on Sep 18

€17

Fastest journey on Sep 18

55 m

Average journey duration on Sep 18

55 m

Trains on Sep 18

Distance

52 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rotterdam to Haarlem is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Rotterdam to Haarlem will cost around €17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.

Fast trains

On Fri, Sep 18, we found 47 trains from Rotterdam to Haarlem, including 17 direct services.

On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 52 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .

On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 55 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.

IC 3521 · IC 2110
5:56 AM0h57
Rotterdam Centraal
6:53 AMHaarlem station
€161One-way
1 transfer
IC 2212
6:41 AM0h55
Rotterdam Centraal
7:36 AMHaarlem station
€161One-way
0 transfers
IC 2310
6:11 AM0h55
Rotterdam Centraal
7:06 AMHaarlem station
€161One-way
0 transfers
ICD 2425 · SPR 8224 · IC 2227
8:52 AM0h59
Rotterdam Centraal
9:51 AMHaarlem station
€161One-way
2 transfers
IC 3523 · IC 2112
6:26 AM0h57
Rotterdam Centraal
7:23 AMHaarlem station
€161One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train for Rotterdam to Haarlem

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Haarlem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €18, while a train costs an average of €18.

Distance: 52 km

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€18 Average price Cheapest	€14 Average price (fuel + tolls)
1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	58m Average total duration (door-to-door)
Most popular train company	Your own car or car rental
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The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Haarlem is a train with an average price of €18.

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Haarlem is by train with an average journey time of 1h 2m.

Yes, you can take a train between Rotterdam and Haarlem.

Live departures

Rotterdam to Haarlem train times

The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Haarlem trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
IC 2228	10:35 AM Rotterdam Blaak	1h01	11:36 AM Haarlem station	0 transfersDirect
Friday, September 18
IC 2382	12:05 AM Rotterdam Blaak	1h01	1:06 AM Haarlem station	0 transfersDirect
IC 2382	12:11 AM Rotterdam Centraal	0h55	1:06 AM Haarlem station	0 transfersDirect
IC 1418 · SPR 4809	4:02 AM Rotterdam Centraal	1h44	5:46 AM Haarlem station	1 transfer
SPR 5106 · IC 2306	5:01 AM Rotterdam Blaak	1h05	6:06 AM Haarlem station	1 transfer
SPR 5108 · IC 2208	5:31 AM Rotterdam Blaak	1h05	6:36 AM Haarlem station	1 transfer
IC 3521 · IC 2110	5:56 AM Rotterdam Centraal	0h57	6:53 AM Haarlem station	1 transfer
IC 2310	6:05 AM Rotterdam Blaak	1h01	7:06 AM Haarlem station	0 transfersDirect
IC 2310	6:11 AM Rotterdam Centraal	0h55	7:06 AM Haarlem station	0 transfersDirect
SPR 5012 · IC 3523 · IC 2112	6:15 AM Rotterdam Blaak	1h08	7:23 AM Haarlem station	2 transfers
ICD 9715+SPR 8214 · IC 2317	6:22 AM Rotterdam Centraal	0h59	7:21 AM Haarlem station	2 transfers
IC 3523 · IC 2112	6:26 AM Rotterdam Centraal	0h57	7:23 AM Haarlem station	1 transfer
IC 2212	6:35 AM Rotterdam Blaak	1h01	7:36 AM Haarlem station	0 transfersDirect
IC 2212	6:41 AM Rotterdam Centraal	0h55	7:36 AM Haarlem station	0 transfersDirect
SPR 5014 · ICD 2417 · SPR 8216 · IC 2219	6:44 AM Rotterdam Blaak	1h07	7:51 AM Haarlem station	3 transfers
IC 3525 · IC 2114	6:50 AM Rotterdam Blaak	1h03	7:53 AM Haarlem station	1 transfer
IC 3529 · IC 2118	7:50 AM Rotterdam Blaak	1h03	8:53 AM Haarlem station	1 transfer
ICD 2421 · SPR 8220 · IC 2223	7:52 AM Rotterdam Centraal	0h59	8:51 AM Haarlem station	2 transfers
IC 3529 · IC 2118	7:56 AM Rotterdam Centraal	0h57	8:53 AM Haarlem station	1 transfer
IC 2318	8:05 AM Rotterdam Blaak	1h01	9:06 AM Haarlem station	0 transfersDirect
IC 2318	8:11 AM Rotterdam Centraal	0h55	9:06 AM Haarlem station	0 transfersDirect
IC 3531 · IC 2120	8:20 AM Rotterdam Blaak	1h03	9:23 AM Haarlem station	1 transfer
ECD 9523+SPR 8222 · IC 2325	8:22 AM Rotterdam Centraal	0h59	9:21 AM Haarlem station	2 transfers
IC 3531 · IC 2120	8:26 AM Rotterdam Centraal	0h57	9:23 AM Haarlem station	1 transfer
IC 2220	8:36 AM Rotterdam Blaak	1h00	9:36 AM Haarlem station	0 transfersDirect
IC 2220	8:41 AM Rotterdam Centraal	0h55	9:36 AM Haarlem station	0 transfersDirect
SPR 5022 · ICD 2425 · SPR 8224 · IC 2227	8:44 AM Rotterdam Blaak	1h07	9:51 AM Haarlem station	3 transfers
IC 3533 · IC 2122	8:50 AM Rotterdam Blaak	1h03	9:53 AM Haarlem station	1 transfer
ICD 2425 · SPR 8224 · IC 2227	8:52 AM Rotterdam Centraal	0h59	9:51 AM Haarlem station	2 transfers
IC 3533 · IC 2122	8:56 AM Rotterdam Centraal	0h57	9:53 AM Haarlem station	1 transfer
IC 2322	9:05 AM Rotterdam Blaak	1h01	10:06 AM Haarlem station	0 transfersDirect
IC 2322	9:11 AM Rotterdam Centraal	0h55	10:06 AM Haarlem station	0 transfersDirect
IC 3535 · IC 2124	9:20 AM Rotterdam Blaak	1h03	10:23 AM Haarlem station	1 transfer
ECD 9527+SPR 8226 · IC 2329	9:22 AM Rotterdam Centraal	0h59	10:21 AM Haarlem station	2 transfers
IC 3535 · IC 2124	9:26 AM Rotterdam Centraal	0h57	10:23 AM Haarlem station	1 transfer
IC 2224	9:35 AM Rotterdam Blaak	1h01	10:36 AM Haarlem station	0 transfersDirect
IC 2224	9:41 AM Rotterdam Centraal	0h55	10:36 AM Haarlem station	0 transfersDirect
SPR 5026 · ICD 2429 · SPR 8228 · IC 2231	9:44 AM Rotterdam Blaak	1h07	10:51 AM Haarlem station	3 transfers
IC 3537 · IC 2126	9:50 AM Rotterdam Blaak	1h03	10:53 AM Haarlem station	1 transfer
ICD 2429 · SPR 8228 · IC 2231	9:52 AM Rotterdam Centraal	0h59	10:51 AM Haarlem station	2 transfers
IC 3537 · IC 2126	9:56 AM Rotterdam Centraal	0h57	10:53 AM Haarlem station	1 transfer
IC 2326	10:05 AM Rotterdam Blaak	1h01	11:06 AM Haarlem station	0 transfersDirect
IC 2326	10:11 AM Rotterdam Centraal	0h55	11:06 AM Haarlem station	0 transfersDirect
IC 3539 · IC 2128	10:20 AM Rotterdam Blaak	1h03	11:23 AM Haarlem station	1 transfer
ECD 9531+SPR 8230 · IC 2333	10:22 AM Rotterdam Centraal	0h59	11:21 AM Haarlem station	2 transfers
IC 3539 · IC 2128	10:26 AM Rotterdam Centraal	0h57	11:23 AM Haarlem station	1 transfer
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Rotterdam to Haarlem

Netherlands

Trains from Rotterdam to Haarlem run on average 28 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €16 if you book in advance.

There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 52 km distance in 55m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

52 km

Average train duration

1h 2m

Cheapest ticket price

€16

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

55m

First train

12:02 AM

Last train

11:58 PM

Cheapest Month

Jan

Cheapest Day

Tue

High Season

Apr - Jun

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Wed

Least Busy Day

Fri

Best time to book

1 day

Price information

Train companies: NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, NS Domestic, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Rotterdam to Haarlem trainsNS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, NS Domestic, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Rotterdam and Haarlem 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

About

NS International, a subsidiary of the Dutch state-owned railway Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), operates international intercity and high-speed connections to various European cities, including Brussels. The \IC Brussel\" refers to their Intercity service connecting the Netherlands and Belgium. These trains offer a direct and comfortable way to travel between major cities like Amsterdam and Brussels. As of late 2024, NS International, in collaboration with the Belgian railway company SNCB, is introducing new Intercity New Generation (ICNG) trains on the Brussels-Amsterdam route. These new trains are faster, reaching speeds of up to 200 km/h, and offer amenities like onboard Wi-Fi and power sockets. They aim to significantly reduce travel times and increase the frequency of services between the two countries."

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average NS International | IC Brussel Duration

55m

Cheapest NS International | IC Brussel Price

€16

Luggage included

2 pieces of hand luggage per person

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at carriage ends

Cancellation Policy

According to ticket conditions

Refund

Full refund provided for canceled trains

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant car available with hot and cold meals, drinks. First class receives at-seat service

Seat reservation

Seat reservation included in first class, optional for second class at additional cost

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces available, assistance for boarding/alighting available with advance notice

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require paid ticket. Guide dogs travel free

Quiet zone

Intercity

About

Intercity is a broad classification for express train services that connect cities over longer distances than commuter or regional trains, often with limited stops and comfortable carriages for long-distance travel. The term \InterCity\" originated with British Rail in 1966 for its electrified West Coast Main Line services.Today, \"Intercity\" or \"IC\" is a brand name used by various railway operators across Europe and other parts of the world, including PKP Intercity in Poland, Trenitalia in Italy, and services in countries like Sweden and Ukraine. These trains typically offer both Standard and First Class seating, with amenities such as power sockets and luggage space. While some Intercity services are modern and high-speed, others may use older rolling stock, with speeds generally up to 160 km/h (100 mph)."

Luggage & cancellation policy

Intercity frequency

6 a day

Luggage included

2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total

Luggage storage

Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages

Cancellation Policy

According to ticket conditions

Refund

Full refund provided

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.

Seat reservation

Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available

Pets

Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket

Quiet zone

Learn more about Intercity

NS Domestic

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average NS Domestic Duration

55m

Cheapest NS Domestic Price

€16

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) Duration

53m

Cheapest Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) Price

€27

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) frequency

25 a day

FAQs: Trains from Rotterdam to Haarlem

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rotterdam to Haarlem 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 Haarlem, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Cheap train tickets from Rotterdam to Haarlem can start from as little as €16 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Rotterdam to Haarlem is €18; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Rotterdam to Haarlem is 55m to travel the 52 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The earliest train from Rotterdam to Haarlem leaves at 12:02 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest train from Rotterdam to Haarlem leaves at 11:58 PM.

Yes,there are 8 direct trains a day from Rotterdam to Haarlem with Intercity, NS Domestic, Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

When taking a train from Rotterdam to Haarlem, you can count on NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, NS Domestic, Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) for the best way to get you to Haarlem. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Rotterdam and Haarlem and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

A day trip to Haarlem from Rotterdam is worth doing with a journey time of 55m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Rotterdam to Haarlem is January.

Yes, you can take a train between Rotterdam and Haarlem.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Rotterdam to Haarlem

Most Rotterdam to Haarlem trains use the Rotterdam Centraal to Haarlem station pair, with some services arriving at Haarlem Spaarnwoude. Use this guide to compare Rotterdam and Haarlem train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Rotterdam

Arrival train stations in Haarlem

Which Rotterdam station do trains to Haarlem leave from?

Trains from Rotterdam to Haarlem leave from Rotterdam Centraal. The station is 1 km from Rotterdam city centre at Stationsplein 1, 3013 AJ Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Rotterdam CentraalStationsplein 1, 3013 AJ Rotterdam, Netherlands+31 302357822 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Rotterdam Centraal from Rotterdam city centre

BusStopbus ipv trein · 9m

4 · 10m · €2

Rotterdam Centraal train station facilities and services

Rotterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Smullers, Albert Heijn to go, Starbucks, La Place, Julia's, Ekmekci, LEON, The Doner Company, StationsHuiskamer, De Broodzaak, & more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are aTM machines are located outside the north side entrance and south side entrance.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00. Information desks are located inside the central hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is 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.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Centraal: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Rotterdam Marriott Hotel, Layin’ Rotterdam Central, Hostel Ani & Haakien.

More about Rotterdam Centraal

Rotterdam BlaakBlaak 1, 3011 TA Rotterdam, Netherlands+31 30 235 7822 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Rotterdam Blaak from Rotterdam city centre

TrainSprinter, Intercity · 3m · €1 · every ~16 min

Tram1, 11 · 6m · €1 · every ~14 min

Rotterdam Blaak train station facilities and services

Rotterdam Blaak has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.