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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Hoofddorp to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Hoofddorp

Hoofddorp in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hoofddorp in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 112
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 3 miles 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 Rotterdam takes 0h 30m and costs around S$ 44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about S$ 56 for a 1h 33m trip. The train station in Hoofddorp is called Hoofddorp, and is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hoofddorp is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 10 miles from Hoofddorp. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Budget, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoofddorp, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 59 miles and will cost you around S$ 5. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about S$ 21 for a journey of 85 miles.

Plane

When flying to Hoofddorp, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 3 miles 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 Rotterdam takes 0h 30m and costs around S$ 44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about S$ 56 for a 1h 33m trip. The train station in Hoofddorp is called Hoofddorp, and is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hoofddorp is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 10 miles from Hoofddorp. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Budget, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hoofddorp, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Hoofddorp takes 59 miles and will cost you around S$ 5. From Eindhoven, the ticket costs about S$ 21 for a journey of 85 miles.

Airports near Hoofddorp

Airlines serving Hoofddorp

Lufthansa
Good (7,178 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,349 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,644 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,829 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,876 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,548 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (829 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,899 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,235 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,101 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,335 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,200 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (876 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hoofddorp

Hiring a car in Hoofddorp

Expect to pay S$ 2.74 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$ 32.83 and S$ 43.78.

Expect to pay S$ 2.74 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$ 32.83 and S$ 43.78.