How to get from Haarlem to Rotterdam by metro and train?

By metro and train

To get from Haarlem to Rotterdam in Netherlands, take the IC train from Haarlem station to Den Haag Centraal station. Next, take the E metro from 'S-Gravenhage, Den Haag Centraal station to Zuidplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min.

89min
Train - IC
IC
Metro - E
Metro - E
Leaves from Haarlem
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Haarlem
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Den Haag Centraal
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    'S-Gravenhage, Den Haag Centraal
    ID HA8732
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - E
    Wait for metro
    E
    Slinge
  • 6
    Ride to metro station Zuidplein
    Ride to metro station
    Zuidplein
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by metro and train via IC and D

To get from Haarlem to Rotterdam in Netherlands, take the IC train from Haarlem station to Rotterdam Centraal station. Next, take the D metro from Rotterdam Centraal station to Zuidplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min.

79min
Train - IC
IC
Metro - D
Metro - D
Leaves from Haarlem
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Haarlem
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Vlissingen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8700
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - D
    Wait for metro
    D
    De Akkers
  • 6
    Ride to metro station Zuidplein
    Ride to metro station
    Zuidplein
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Haarlem to Rotterdam
The distance between Haarlem, Netherlands and Rotterdam, Netherlands is approximately 73.46 km, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Haarlem to Rotterdam by metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Haarlem

Haarlem is located at Haarlem, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Haarlem.

Train stations close to Haarlem:

  • Haarlem
  • Overveen
  • Bloemendaal

Bus stations close to Haarlem:

  • Haarlem, Station
  • Haarlem, Haarlem Station F
  • Haarlem, Haarlem Station C
Public transit stations close to Rotterdam, Netherlands

Rotterdam is located at Rotterdam, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Rotterdam, Zuidplein.

Metro stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Zuidplein

Bus stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Rotterdam, Zuidplein
  • Zuidplein Hoog
  • Zuidplein Perron A
Related Routes

Alternative route by metro and train via IC and D

To get from Haarlem to Rotterdam in Netherlands, take the IC train from Haarlem station to Rotterdam Centraal station. Next, take the D metro from Rotterdam Centraal station to Zuidplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min.

79min
Train - IC
IC
Metro - D
Metro - D
Leaves from Haarlem
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Haarlem
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Vlissingen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8700
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - D
    Wait for metro
    D
    De Akkers
  • 6
    Ride to metro station Zuidplein
    Ride to metro station
    Zuidplein
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Haarlem to Rotterdam?

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line E.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Haarlem to Rotterdam?

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line D.

  • Is there a direct train between Haarlem and Rotterdam in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from Haarlem to Rotterdam in Netherlands?

    The IC train line goes from Den Haag Centraal station near Haarlem to Den Haag Centraal station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Den Haag Centraal station near Rotterdam in Netherlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Haarlem to Rotterdam in Netherlands by train and metro?

    The total travel time between Haarlem and Rotterdam in Netherlands by train and metro is about 1 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Haarlem to get to Rotterdam in Netherlands?

    Get on the IC train from the Den Haag Centraal station near Haarlem in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Haarlem and Rotterdam in Netherlands?

    Get off the train at the Den Haag Centraal station, which is closest to Rotterdam in Netherlands.

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