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Rotterdam to Haarlem by bus

Haarlem lies 52 km (32 mi) north of Rotterdam, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 1 h 11 min including stops, over roughly 64 km (39 mi) of road.

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RotterdamHaarlem
CountryThe NetherlandsThe Netherlands
Population868,135162,543
Elevation9 m (30 ft)10 m (33 ft)
Time nowUTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam)UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam)
Postal codes2761–99992011–2037

Where to book buses from Rotterdam to Haarlem

FlixBusThe widest single-brand network in Europe and North America, where it also operates Greyhound. Refunds come back as vouchers, not cash.Search coach routes on FlixBus (opens global.flixbus.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Haarlem

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Common questions

How far is Haarlem from Rotterdam?

52 km (32 mi) in a straight line, north of Rotterdam; by road roughly 64 km (39 mi).

How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Haarlem by bus?

About 1 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Rotterdam and Haarlem?

No, both are on Europe/Amsterdam at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.