The average train between The Hague and Essen takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. 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.
Trains run hourly between The Hague and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:29 AM at night, and the last departure from The Hague is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from The Hague to Essen. However, there are services departing from The Hague station and arriving at Essen station via Roosendaal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
The Hague to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Den Haag HS station.
The Hague to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Roosendaal station.
Book your The Hague to Essen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between The Hague and Essen is 68.9 km. The road distance is 88 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Den Haag HS to Roosendaal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €8–18 and the journey takes 1h 1m.