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Where to stay
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Hoofddorp travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hoofddorp

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. Hoofddorp deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Hoofddorp

Hoofddorp in November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hoofddorp in November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 120
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 20m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Hoofddorp, followed by Train. The train journey from Hoofddorp to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around S$ 43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about S$ 39 for a 3h 25m 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 Sixt and Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoofddorp, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and STUDENT AGENCY. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 105 km and will cost you around S$ 14. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about S$ 22 for a journey of 137 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 20m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Hoofddorp, followed by Train. The train journey from Hoofddorp to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around S$ 43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about S$ 39 for a 3h 25m 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 Sixt and Europcar, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoofddorp, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and STUDENT AGENCY. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 105 km and will cost you around S$ 14. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about S$ 22 for a journey of 137 km.

Airports near Hoofddorp

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Hoofddorp

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
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Delta
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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
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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
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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 S$ 2.95 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 S$ 35.39 and S$ 47.19. 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 S$ 2.95 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 S$ 35.39 and S$ 47.19. 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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