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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 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. 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 21m
Duration
225 km
Distance
€41
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Den Haag Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain train Sprinter / ...
  2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
3h 17m
€24–79

The Hague to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run every 4 hours between The Hague and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 1:10 AM at night, and the last departure from The Hague is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 11:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 10m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 2m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9h 55m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 10m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 10m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 10m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 10m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 55m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 224.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 21m

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 Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 17m.

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