AMSTERDAM to HARLINGEN train from £30 with Intercity

2,000+ travel companies

Scan to get our free app

Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.

App Store

4.9

42K ratings

Google Play

4.6

136K reviews

The cheapest and fastest trains from Amsterdam to Harlingen

Showing times and prices for 05 Aug

Cheapest price

£33

Average price

£33

Fastest journey

2 h 44 m

Average duration

2 h 44 m

Trains per day

Distance

96 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Amsterdam to Harlingen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Amsterdam to Harlingen will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Amsterdam for Harlingen every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 96 km distance in an average of 2 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 44 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 44 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

7:002h44
Amsterdam
9:44Harlingen
£331One-way
0 changes

Live departures

Amsterdam to Harlingen train times

The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Harlingen trains for today, Tuesday 4 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
SPR 4915 · IC 717 · IC 617+ST 37217	5:51 Amsterdam RAI	2h53	8:44 Harlingen	3 changes
IC 717 · IC 617+ST 37217	5:57 Amsterdam Centraal	2h51	8:48 Harlingen Haven	2 changes
IC 717 · IC 617+ST 37217	5:57 Amsterdam Centraal	2h47	8:44 Harlingen	2 changes
ICE 141+IC 717 · IC 617+ST 37217	6:00 Amsterdam Centraal	2h44	8:44 Harlingen	3 changes
ICE 141+IC 717 · IC 617+ST 37217	6:00 Amsterdam Centraal	2h48	8:48 Harlingen Haven	3 changes
SPR 4917 · IC 819+ST 37219	6:21 Amsterdam RAI	2h53	9:14 Harlingen	2 changes
IC 819+ST 37219	6:27 Amsterdam Centraal	2h47	9:14 Harlingen	1 change
IC 819+ST 37219	6:27 Amsterdam Centraal	2h51	9:18 Harlingen Haven	1 change
SPR 4919 · IC 721 · IC 621+ST 37221	6:51 Amsterdam RAI	2h53	9:44 Harlingen	3 changes
IC 721 · IC 621+ST 37221	6:57 Amsterdam Centraal	2h51	9:48 Harlingen Haven	2 changes
IC 721 · IC 621+ST 37221	6:57 Amsterdam Centraal	2h47	9:44 Harlingen	2 changes
IC 823+ST 37223	7:27 Amsterdam Centraal	2h51	10:18 Harlingen Haven	1 change
IC 823+ST 37223	7:27 Amsterdam Centraal	2h47	10:14 Harlingen	1 change
SPR 4923 · IC 725 · IC 625+ST 37225	7:51 Amsterdam RAI	2h53	10:44 Harlingen	3 changes
IC 725 · IC 625+ST 37225	7:57 Amsterdam Centraal	2h51	10:48 Harlingen Haven	2 changes
IC 725 · IC 625+ST 37225	7:57 Amsterdam Centraal	2h47	10:44 Harlingen	2 changes
ICE 143+IC 725 · IC 625+ST 37225	8:00 Amsterdam Centraal	2h44	10:44 Harlingen	3 changes
ICE 143+IC 725 · IC 625+ST 37225	8:00 Amsterdam Centraal	2h48	10:48 Harlingen Haven	3 changes
SPR 4925 · IC 827+ST 37227	8:21 Amsterdam RAI	2h53	11:14 Harlingen	2 changes
IC 827+ST 37227	8:27 Amsterdam Centraal	2h47	11:14 Harlingen	1 change
IC 827+ST 37227	8:27 Amsterdam Centraal	2h51	11:18 Harlingen Haven	1 change
SPR 4927 · IC 729 · IC 629+ST 37229	8:51 Amsterdam RAI	2h53	11:44 Harlingen	3 changes
IC 729 · IC 629+ST 37229	8:57 Amsterdam Centraal	2h51	11:48 Harlingen Haven	2 changes
IC 729 · IC 629+ST 37229	8:57 Amsterdam Centraal	2h47	11:44 Harlingen	2 changes
SPR 4929 · IC 831+ST 37231	9:21 Amsterdam RAI	2h53	12:14 Harlingen	2 changes
IC 831+ST 37231	9:27 Amsterdam Centraal	2h47	12:14 Harlingen	1 change
IC 831+ST 37231	9:27 Amsterdam Centraal	2h51	12:18 Harlingen Haven	1 change
SPR 4955 · IC 757 · IC 657+ST 37257	15:51 Amsterdam RAI	2h53	18:44 Harlingen	3 changes
IC 757 · IC 657+ST 37257	15:57 Amsterdam Centraal	2h51	18:48 Harlingen Haven	2 changes
IC 757 · IC 657+ST 37257	15:57 Amsterdam Centraal	2h47	18:44 Harlingen	2 changes
ICE 241+IC 757 · IC 657+ST 37257	16:00 Amsterdam Centraal	2h44	18:44 Harlingen	3 changes
ICE 241+IC 757 · IC 657+ST 37257	16:00 Amsterdam Centraal	2h48	18:48 Harlingen Haven	3 changes
SPR 4957 · IC 859+ST 37259	16:21 Amsterdam RAI	2h53	19:14 Harlingen	2 changes
IC 859+ST 37259	16:27 Amsterdam Centraal	2h47	19:14 Harlingen	1 change
IC 859+ST 37259	16:27 Amsterdam Centraal	2h51	19:18 Harlingen Haven	1 change
SPR 4959 · IC 761 · IC 661+ST 37261	16:51 Amsterdam RAI	2h53	19:44 Harlingen	3 changes
IC 761 · IC 661+ST 37261	16:57 Amsterdam Centraal	2h51	19:48 Harlingen Haven	2 changes
IC 761 · IC 661+ST 37261	16:57 Amsterdam Centraal	2h47	19:44 Harlingen	2 changes
SPR 4961 · IC 863+BST 916005	17:21 Amsterdam RAI	3h23	20:44 Harlingen	2 changes
IC 863+BST 916005	17:27 Amsterdam Centraal	3h17	20:44 Harlingen	1 change
IC 863+BST 916005	17:27 Amsterdam Centraal	3h21	20:48 Harlingen Haven	1 change
This is the last train of the day.

Find all the dates and times for this journey

Compare prices and tickets Amsterdam to Harlingen by train

Compare train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Wed
05 Aug

Thu
06 Aug

Fri
07 Aug

Sat
08 Aug

Sun
09 Aug

Mon
10 Aug

Tue
11 Aug

Why should you book Amsterdam to Harlingen trains with Omio?

Intercity as well as NS International | IC Brussel or Intercity offer trains services from Amsterdam to Harlingen.

Omio is the only official third party seller for Intercity tickets.

Why book with Omio vs Intercity?

Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Intercity, but also compare tickets for the likes of NS International | IC Brussel or Intercity to find the best option for your trip from Amsterdam to Harlingen.
Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Amsterdam to Harlingen

Netherlands

Trains from Amsterdam to Harlingen run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 06:11, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 96 km distance in 2h 36m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

96 km

Average train duration

2h 36m

Cheapest ticket price

£30

Trains per day

Fastest train

2h 36m

First train

6:11

Last train

23:49

Cheapest Month

Sept

Cheapest Day

Fri

High Season

Jul - Sept

Low Season

Oct - Dec

Busiest Day

Fri

Least Busy Day

Fri

Best time to book

7 days

Price information

Train companies: Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel from Amsterdam to Harlingen trainsIntercity, NS International | IC Brussel trains will get you between Amsterdam and Harlingen from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Intercity

About

Intercity is a broad classification for express train services that connect cities over longer distances than commuter or regional trains, often with limited stops and comfortable carriages for long-distance travel. The term \InterCity\" originated with British Rail in 1966 for its electrified West Coast Main Line services.Today, \"Intercity\" or \"IC\" is a brand name used by various railway operators across Europe and other parts of the world, including PKP Intercity in Poland, Trenitalia in Italy, and services in countries like Sweden and Ukraine. These trains typically offer both Standard and First Class seating, with amenities such as power sockets and luggage space. While some Intercity services are modern and high-speed, others may use older rolling stock, with speeds generally up to 160 km/h (100 mph)."

Luggage & cancellation policy

Intercity frequency

10 a day

Luggage included

2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total

Luggage storage

Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages

Cancellation Policy

According to ticket conditions

Refund

Full refund provided

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.

Seat reservation

Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available

Pets

Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket

Quiet zone

Learn more about Intercity

NS International | IC Brussel

About

NS International, a subsidiary of the Dutch state-owned railway Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), operates international intercity and high-speed connections to various European cities, including Brussels. The \IC Brussel\" refers to their Intercity service connecting the Netherlands and Belgium. These trains offer a direct and comfortable way to travel between major cities like Amsterdam and Brussels. As of late 2024, NS International, in collaboration with the Belgian railway company SNCB, is introducing new Intercity New Generation (ICNG) trains on the Brussels-Amsterdam route. These new trains are faster, reaching speeds of up to 200 km/h, and offer amenities like onboard Wi-Fi and power sockets. They aim to significantly reduce travel times and increase the frequency of services between the two countries."

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

2h 36m

Cheapest Price

£30

Luggage included

2 pieces of hand luggage per person

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at carriage ends

Cancellation Policy

According to ticket conditions

Refund

Full refund provided for canceled trains

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant car available with hot and cold meals, drinks. First class receives at-seat service

Seat reservation

Seat reservation included in first class, optional for second class at additional cost

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces available, assistance for boarding/alighting available with advance notice

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require paid ticket. Guide dogs travel free

Quiet zone

Complete guide to Harlingen

Things to do in Harlingen

Discover the best of Harlingen — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Harlingen trip today.

Must visit

Hannemahuis

City museum in a historic mansion, covering Harlingen’s maritime past, ceramics, interiors and local history.

View on map Visit website

Recommended

Tegelfabriek Museum

Compact museum devoted to the tradition of Harlinger aardewerk, with displays on local pottery and decorative ceramics.

View on map Visit website

Recommended

Harlinger Aardewerk & Tegelfabriek

Working pottery and visitor venue where you can see traditional ceramic production and browse heritage-inspired pieces.

View on map Visit website

Euro (€)

Moderate for the Netherlands: hotels and dining cost less than Amsterdam, while local buses and ferries are reasonable for visitors.

Average meal costs

Budget: €10-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range: €20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining: €55+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee: €3-4 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Taxis are often rounded up. In cafés, small change or rounding up is fine.

FAQs: Amsterdam to Harlingen train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Harlingen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Harlingen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

The cost of a train ticket from Amsterdam to Harlingen can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £30, while the average price tends to be around £32.

The train journey from Amsterdam to Harlingen covers a distance of 96 km and takes approximately 2h 36m. Trains run 7 per day.

The train distance from Amsterdam to Harlingen is 96 km.

The first train from Amsterdam to Harlingen leaves at 6:11.

The last train from Amsterdam to Harlingen departs at 23:49.

Trains from Amsterdam to Harlingen run approximately 7 times per day.

Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Amsterdam to Harlingen.

Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Amsterdam to Harlingen.

To travel from Amsterdam to Harlingen, you can take a train.

There is no night train service from Amsterdam to Harlingen.

The train station in Amsterdam that goes to Harlingen is Amsterdam Centraal, and it arrives at Harlingen.

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Harlingen is by train, costing approximately £30.

Booking trains from Amsterdam to Harlingen in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.

The train journey from Amsterdam to Harlingen offers scenic views as it passes through the picturesque Dutch countryside, including charming villages, green fields, and waterways.

A day trip from Amsterdam to Harlingen is not feasible as the travel duration is 2h 36m. The distance is 96 km, and there are 8 train journeys available per day.

To fully explore Harlingen, two to three days are recommended, allowing time to visit local attractions and enjoy the coastal scenery.

Yes, you can take the train from Amsterdam to Harlingen.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Amsterdam and Harlingen

Most Amsterdam to Harlingen trains use the Amsterdam Centraal to Harlingen station pair, with some services arriving at Harlingen Haven. Use this guide to compare Amsterdam and Harlingen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Amsterdam

Arrival train stations in Harlingen

Which Amsterdam station do trains to Harlingen leave from?

Trains from Amsterdam to Harlingen leave from Amsterdam Centraal. The station is 1 km from Amsterdam city centre at Stationsplein, 1012 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Amsterdam CentraalStationsplein, 1012 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Amsterdam Centraal from Amsterdam city centre

BusN87, N85, N88 · 6m · £0.90 · every ~2 min

Tram17, 2, 24 · 4m · £0.90 · every ~48 min

Subway52 · 1m · £0.90 · every ~28 min

Amsterdam Centraal train station facilities and services

Amsterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: De Broodzaak, Kyoto Sushi & Grill, Starbucks, The Doner Company, Wagamama, Wurst & Schnitzelhaus, Smullers, Burger King, Grand Café First Class, Burgerij, & many more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free WiFi in all station areas. ATMs are available at Amsterdam Centraal.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Centraal. Information desks are located in a small white building in front of the station's main entrance and at various points in the main passenger hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is located on the ground floor near the front entrance in the eastern walkway, near the stairs to platform 2. Open daily from 07:00 to 01:00. .

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Centraal: The station is fully accessible, including lifts to the platforms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam, Art’otel Amsterdam.

More about Amsterdam Centraal

Amsterdam RAIEuropaplein 24, 1078 GZ Amsterdam, Netherlands+31 20 549 1212 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Amsterdam RAI from Amsterdam city centre

Amsterdam RAI is 4 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:

BusN84 · 14m · £2

Tram4 · 22m · £2 · every ~9 min

Subway51 · 13m · £2 · every ~11 min

Amsterdam RAI train station facilities and services

Amsterdam RAI has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.