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The Hague to Essen Hbf trains

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The average train between The Hague and Essen Hbf takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from The Hague to Essen Hbf. 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 2m
Duration
234 km
Distance
€41
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

The Hague to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run twice daily between The Hague and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from The Hague is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 8:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 40m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 40m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 40m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 40m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 233.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a train from Den Haag Centraal to Essen Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Duisburg Hbf in around 3h 15m.

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