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Cities Near Haarlem

Cities near Haarlem, Netherlands: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Velsen-Zuid, Hoofddorp, Zaandam. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Haarlem, Netherlands is Velsen-Zuid, about 6 mi (9 km) away — roughly 19 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Velsen-Zuid6 mi / 9 km19 minDrive/railDay trip
Hoofddorp6 mi / 9 km20 minDrive/railDay trip
Zaandam9 mi / 14 km30 minDrive/railDay trip
Amsterdam-Zuidoost15 mi / 24 km29 minDrive/railDay trip
Leiden17 mi / 27 km32 minDrive/railDay trip
Alkmaar18 mi / 29 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Almere Stad24 mi / 39 km47 minDrive/railDay trip
Hilversum25 mi / 41 km49 minDrive/railDay trip
Gouda25 mi / 41 km49 minDrive/railDay trip
Hoorn25 mi / 41 km49 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Haarlem

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Velsen-Zuid, Hoofddorp, Zaandam, Amsterdam-Zuidoost, Leiden. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Haarlem include Velsen-Zuid, Hoofddorp, Zaandam, Amsterdam-Zuidoost, Leiden. The closest is Velsen-Zuid, about 6 miles (9 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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