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The average train between The Hague and Essen Hbf takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

4h 8m
Duration
260 km
Distance
€44
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

The Hague to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run hourly 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 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)10h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express3h 19m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 6m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express3h 19m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express3h 19m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 6m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express3h 19m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express3h 19m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 36m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 6m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express3h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express3h 19m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 12m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express3h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express3h 19m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 12m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express3h 19m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express3h 19m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 12m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express3h 19m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 260.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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 Arnhem Centraal and Duisburg Hbf in around 3h 15m.

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