The average train between Essen Hbf and The Hague takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen Hbf to The Hague. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Essen Hbf and The Hague. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 9:09 PM which arrives into The Hague at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Essen Hbf to The Hague. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at The Hague station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Essen Hbf to The Hague train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Essen Hbf to The Hague train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Den Haag Centraal station.
Book your Essen Hbf to The Hague train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and National Express.
The distance between Essen Hbf and The Hague is 198.7 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Den Haag Centraal via Duisburg Hbf and Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 29m.