How to get to The Hague Centraal Train Station

Travel to Den Haag train station from the Hague city center

The Hague is the third-largest city of The Netherlands, and the place where the Dutch parliament, the UN International Court of Justice, and the International Criminal Court are seated. They are all headquartered in regal historic buildings, which are characteristic of the city. The Dutch king also has his workplace in The Hague, located in a 16-th century castle. Besides its political relevance and historical architecture, The Hague has a grand cultural scene, featuring world-class museums and theaters. Many of the city’s famous landmarks are located within the city center, which can easily be explored on foot or by tram. The Hague has two large train stations: train station Den Haag Centraal is the largest train station, and Station Hollands Spoor the second largest. Train station Den Haag Centraal mainly handles trains from Utrecht and eastern and northeastern directions. Trains from Amsterdam to Rotterdam and beyond often pass through Station Hollands Spoor. Both train stations are located within walking distance from the city center, and the choice for one of the stations generally depends on the traveler’s location in the city center and final destination.

What is the best way to get to the train station from the city center?

The Mauritshuis Museum and the Binnenhof are located right next to each other. Starting from here, train station Den Haag Centraal is within easy walking distance and can be reached via the Herengracht and Bezuidenhoutseweg. Alternately, the station can be reached by tram, using tramlines 2, 3, 4 and 6 from station Spui, or tramlines 15 and 16 from station Korte Voorhout. Noordeinde Palace is located a bit further away from the station. Though still in walking distance, plenty of trams and buses are available as well. Travelers can use bus lines 22, 24 and 28 departing from station Kneuterdijk. Tramlines 2, 3, 4 and 6 leave from station Spui, which requires a little walk from the palace, and tramlines 15 and 16 leave from station Buitenhof, which is nearer. From the bars and restaurants of the Grote Markt travelers can either walk to the station or take a tram. Tramlines 2, 3, 4 and 6 stop at the Grote Markt and bring passengers directly to the train station. Lastly, the Peace Palace is located slightly away from the city center but easily reached by bus. Travelers can use buslines 24 and 28, bringing them straight from the Peace Palace to train station Den Haag Centraal.

How far is it from the city center to the train station? 

The distance from the Mauritshuis and the adjacent Binnenhof to train station Den Haag Centraal is 0.5 mile (0.8 km). On foot, the station can be reached within approximately ten minutes, via the Herengracht and Bezuidenhoutseweg. By tram, the journey takes eight to ten minutes, including walking time. The distance to Station Hollands Spoor is 0.9 mile (1.5 km). The walking distance from Noordeinde Palace to rain station Den Haag Centraal is 0.9 mile (1.5 km). On foot, it takes approximately 18 minutes to reach the station via the Lange Voorhout, Korte Voorhout en Laan van Reagan and Gorbatsjov. By bus or tram, the journey takes approximately eight to thirteen minutes. The distance to Station Hollands Spoor is approximately 1 mile (1.7 km). From the Grote Markt, the walking distance to train station Den Haag Centraal is 0.9 mile (1.4 km). The fastest route is via the Grote Marktstraat and the Turfmark, and takes approximately 17 minutes. By tram the journey only takes about seven minutes, making this the recommended form of transportation. Station Hollands Spoor is slightly closer, as it’s located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) from the Grote Markt. The Peace Palace is located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) from train station Den Haag Centraal. On foot, the journey would take 33 minutes and by bus it’s a 14-minute ride. The distance to Station Holland Spoor is 1.9 miles (3.1 km).

How accessible is the train station for those with limited mobility?

Train station Den Haag Centraal is highly accessible for travelers with limited mobility. The station has wheelchair-friendly toilets, ramps for wheelchair access to the platforms, and check-in points with extra-wide passages for wheelchair users. The station has several levels, and the higher levels can be accessed by elevator. Special assistance can be requested and is provided by employees of the railway company. For visually impaired travelers, the station is furnished with guidelines to ticket machines, service desks, and check-in points. Important objects, such as check-in gates and alarm buzzers, have a Braille pictogram. A tactile station map is available as well. Travelers with a hearing impairment can use a special audio connection.

Local tips: the train station points of interest

Train station Den Haag Centraal has plenty of facilities that can come in handy, including money changing and passport photo services. It also features several small stores, fast-food restaurants, and bakeries. The best dining options can be found in the recently opened Grand Central Food Market. The large food market is home to three different restaurants, each with its own character. One of them is a fish bar, serving seafood in a trendy setting. Next, there is a wine bar, offering different kinds of ham to go with the wines. Lastly, there is a burger restaurant slash wine bar, where travelers can enjoy burgers, French fries and wine all at the same time. For travelers just looking for a cup of coffee, the Stationshuiskamer is recommended. Apart from coffee, the cozy cafe offers free WiFi, phone charging points, newspapers and workplaces for travelers that need to get some work done while in transit.