The average train between Essen and The Hague takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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 and The Hague. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen 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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Want to know about travelling from Essen to The Hague? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to The Hague. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at The Hague station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Essen to The Hague train services, operated by National Express, depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Essen to The Hague train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Den Haag Centraal station.
Book your Essen to The Hague train tickets online with National Express, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Essen and The Hague is 198.3 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 30m.