Brussels to Haarlem by train
Haarlem lies 171 km (106 mi) north of Brussels, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 39 min at the speeds typical of Belgium and The Netherlands rail, over roughly 209 km (130 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Brussels | Haarlem | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Belgium | The Netherlands |
| Population | 1 million | 162,543 |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Brussels) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Stations on record | Brussels-Central railway station, Schaarbeek railway station, Bockstael railway station | Haarlem railway station, Haarlem Spaarnwoude railway station, Rijksstraatweg railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Haarlem
Crossing from Belgium into The Netherlands: 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 trains from Brussels to Haarlem
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Staying in Haarlem
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Common questions
How far is Haarlem from Brussels?
171 km (106 mi) in a straight line, north of Brussels; by road roughly 209 km (130 mi).
How long does it take to get from Brussels to Haarlem by train?
About 1 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brussels and Haarlem?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
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.