Cardiff to Haarlem by ferry
Haarlem lies 545 km (339 mi) east of Cardiff, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 545 km (339 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 16 h 31 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Cardiff | Haarlem | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | The Netherlands |
| Population | 372,089 | 162,543 |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Port | Cardiff Docks | port of Spaarndam |
| Postal codes | CF10–CF24 | 2011–2037 |
Clocks in Haarlem are 1 h ahead of Cardiff right now, so a 16 h 31 min journey lands 17 h 31 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Haarlem
Crossing from United Kingdom into The Netherlands: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +31; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book ferries from Cardiff to Haarlem
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Staying in Haarlem
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Common questions
How far is Haarlem from Cardiff?
545 km (339 mi) in a straight line, east of Cardiff; by road roughly 665 km (413 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Haarlem by ferry?
About 16 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cardiff and Haarlem?
Haarlem is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Amsterdam against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Haarlem?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
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.