What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to The Hague?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to The Hague is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 3h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to The Hague?

The fastest way to get from Essen to The Hague is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and The Hague?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at The Hague. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and The Hague?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to The Hague. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Den Haag Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Essen to The Hague?

The distance between Essen and The Hague is 229 km. The road distance is 223.7 km.

How do I travel from Essen to The Hague without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to The Hague without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 44m and costs €28 - €40.

How long does it take to get from Essen to The Hague?

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Essen to The Hague, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to The Hague bus from?

Essen to The Hague bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to The Hague train from?

Essen to The Hague train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to The Hague?

The best way to get from Essen to The Hague is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €24 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Essen to The Hague bus arrive?

Essen to The Hague bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at The Hague station.

Where does the Essen to The Hague train arrive?

Essen to The Hague train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Essen to The Hague?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to The Hague is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Essen to The Hague.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to The Hague?

Book your Essen to The Hague train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to The Hague?

Book your Essen to The Hague bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near The Hague?

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Essen to The Hague - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Essen to The Hague by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Utrecht Centraal stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Den Haag Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2h 44m
€29–39
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to The Haguebus N885 / ...
3h 45m
€19–35
Train
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Den Haag Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
3h 23m
€25–137
Drive 223.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to The Haguecar 223.7 km
2h 21m
€41–58
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Den Haag HStrain
3h 8m
€132–328
Train via Arnhem
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Den Haag Centraaltrain Intercity
3h 28m
€28–112

Essen to The Hague by train

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Distance: 228.7 km
Duration: 2h 44m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Den Haag Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf and Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to The Hague 3 times a day. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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