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The Hague to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between The Hague and Essen takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from The Hague to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 2m
Duration
251 km
Distance
€45
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Arnhem

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  1. Take the train from Den Haag Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain train Intercity
  2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
3h 12m
€29–156

The Hague to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between The Hague and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from The Hague is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 251 km
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Den Haag Centraal to Essen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 12m.

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