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Trip Summary
There are usually 52 daily train trips available from Essen to The Hague. Traveling by train from Essen to The Hague usually takes 3 hours and 35 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can make the trip in 2 hours and 43 minutes.
| Distance | 123 mi (199 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 43m |
| Lowest price | $56.10 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Essen to The Hague?
There are 3 train lines with service from Essen to The Hague. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 40 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 3h 11m | $68.64 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 40 | 3h 37m | $55.31 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 21 | 3h 34m | $57.15 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Essen to The Hague start from $52, and on average cost . Daily there are 21 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to The Hague. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Train Station . And in The Hague trains arrive at Den Haag Ypenburg and 4 other train stations.
From Essen to The Hague train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 34 minutes. If you are looking to get to The Hague faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 43 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains from Essen to The Hague are the most crowded on Tuesday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Tuesday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Essen at 3:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 52 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from The Hague to Essen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Essen?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Train Station
Essen Hauptbahnhof is the central railway station in Essen in Western Germany. The station has been rebuilt numerous times due to damage from the Second World War and other structural issues, and now over 400 trains serve the station daily. In addition, long-distance Deutsche Bahn ICE trains run regularly to destinations including Berlin, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Vienna. Regional trains travel cities such as Aachen, Dusseldorf, Wuppertal, and Munster. Inside the station are a variety of shops, restaurants and bakeries, banks, a pharmacy, ticket offices, and information desks. The station is in the center of Essen, so there are hotels, restaurants, and attractions a short walk away.
All train stations in Essen:
Train Station
Where is the train station in The Hague?
Main arrival station: Den Haag Laan van Nieuw Oost Indie
There are more train stations and stops in The Hague than most cities. Most trains from Essen will stop at one (or more) of the 5 following stations in The Hague:
All train stations in The Hague:
Den Haag Laan van Nieuw Oost Indie
Den Haag Ypenburg
Bus Station
Prins Bernhardviaduct
Den Haag Moerwijk
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