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Interactive museum of Dutch broadcasting with media history, TV sets and hands-on studios for all ages.
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Trains from Haarlem to Hilversum run on average 221 times per day, taking around 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 41 km distance in 55m.
Distance 41 km |
Average train duration 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 221 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 0:09 |
Last train 23:54 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Discover the best of Hilversum — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Hilversum trip today.
Interactive museum of Dutch broadcasting with media history, TV sets and hands-on studios for all ages.
Museum in Dudok's former school building presenting his architecture, urban design and Hilversum's modernist heritage.
Working artist house and museum preserving painter Herman Kruyder's home, studio atmosphere and expressionist legacy.
Extensive heathland and woodland on Hilversum's edge, ideal for scenic walks, cycling and broad views over the Gooi.
Pleasant woodland estate with paths, water features and traces of country-house history near the media quarter.
Characterful district around the station and media buildings, good for architecture walks and a feel for broadcasting Hilversum.
Hollandse Nieuwe is raw herring, lightly cured and served with onion and gherkin. It is a classic Dutch seasonal snack widely eaten across North Holland.
Kibbeling is battered, fried white fish served with garlic or remoulade sauce. It is a beloved Dutch takeaway from fish stalls and markets.
Poffertjes are tiny fluffy buckwheat and wheat pancakes served with butter and icing sugar. They are a nostalgic Dutch fairground and café favourite.
Elegant restaurant in a historic villa, known for refined French-Dutch cooking and a polished atmosphere suited to a leisurely dinner.
Popular contemporary restaurant serving seasonal European dishes in a stylish yet relaxed setting close to the centre.
Lively brewpub and eatery with house beers, generous Dutch-friendly plates and a casual social atmosphere.
Hilversum is moderate for the Netherlands: meals and hotels are pricier than smaller towns, but often cheaper than Amsterdam. Local buses and trains are straightforward but not cheap.
Service is usually included. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. In cafés, small change or rounding up is common.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Haarlem to Hilversum 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 Hilversum, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Haarlem to Hilversum trains use the Haarlem to Hilversum station pair, with some services arriving at Hilversum Sportpark. Use this guide to compare Haarlem and Hilversum train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Haarlem 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.
Food options include: Restaurant Morris, De Ripper
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Haarlem. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Haarlem. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Haarlem: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Haarlem: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Haarlem: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Amrâth Grand Hotel Frans Hals, Hotel Lion d'Or, Carlton Square Hotel.
Hilversum 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.
Food options include: Old Tbilisi, De Open Keuken
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Hilversum. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Hilversum. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hilversum: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hilversum: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hilversum: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Amrâth Hotel Media Park Hilversum, Gooiland Hotel.
Hilversum Sportpark is 1 km from Hilversum city centre. Public transport options include:
Hilversum Sportpark has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Hotel and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Hilversum Sportpark.
ATMs are available at Hilversum Sportpark.
Available at Hilversum Sportpark: Parking.
Available at Hilversum Sportpark: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hilversum Sportpark.
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