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Hoofddorp travel guide

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With a population of 132,734, Hoofddorp is a must-see destination in North Holland, Netherlands. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hoofddorp has to offer.

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When to visit Hoofddorp

Hoofddorp in November
Estimated hotel price
RM 386
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hoofddorp in November
Estimated hotel price
RM 386
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hoofddorp

Plane

When flying to Hoofddorp, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 5 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Hoofddorp from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 12h 50m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Hoofddorp, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hoofddorp to Brussels takes 1h 40m and costs around RM 143 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about RM 172 for a 3h 01m trip. The train station in Hoofddorp is called Hoofddorp, and is located 1.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hoofddorp is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 16 km from Hoofddorp. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Sixt, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoofddorp, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Bus. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 105 km and will cost you around RM 21. From Brussels, the ticket costs about RM 80 for a journey of 266 km.

Plane

When flying to Hoofddorp, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 5 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Hoofddorp from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 12h 50m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Hoofddorp, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Hoofddorp to Brussels takes 1h 40m and costs around RM 143 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about RM 172 for a 3h 01m trip. The train station in Hoofddorp is called Hoofddorp, and is located 1.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hoofddorp is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 16 km from Hoofddorp. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Sixt, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoofddorp, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Bus. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 105 km and will cost you around RM 21. From Brussels, the ticket costs about RM 80 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Hoofddorp

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Hoofddorp

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,545 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,002 reviews)
British Airways
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Turkish Airlines
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SWISS
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Iberia
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United Airlines
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
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Air Canada
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Etihad Airways
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Alaska Airlines
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Cathay Pacific
Good (1,050 reviews)
LOT
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Finnair
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Singapore Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hoofddorp

Hiring a car in Hoofddorp

Expect to pay RM 9.49 per litre in Hoofddorp (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 113.79 and RM 151.72. Compact (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hoofddorp, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay RM 9.49 per litre in Hoofddorp (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 113.79 and RM 151.72. Compact (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hoofddorp, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.

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