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Essen Hbf to The Hague trains

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The average train between Essen Hbf and The Hague takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. 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.

3h 3m
Duration
225 km
Distance
€41
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

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3h 25m
€24–82

Essen Hbf to The Hague train times

Trains run twice daily between Essen Hbf and The Hague. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 8:47 PM which arrives into The Hague at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 13m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 48m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 49m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 5m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 224.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Essen Hbf, Germany and The Hague, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Den Haag Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf and Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 25m.

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