The average train between The Hague and Essen Hbf takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between The Hague and Essen Hbf. 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 Hbf at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 4m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from The Hague to Essen Hbf? 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 The Hague to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Den Haag Centraal station and arriving at Oberhausen Hbf station via Arnhem Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The Hague to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Den Haag Centraal station.
The Hague to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
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The distance between The Hague and Essen Hbf is 198.7 km. The road distance is 224 km.
You can take a train from Den Haag Centraal to Essen Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 7m.