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Mauritshuis
World-famous museum in a historic mansion, best known for Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring and other Dutch Golden Age masterpieces.
Cheapest price
$64
Average price
$75
Fastest journey
2 h 39 m
Average duration
3 h 25 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
196 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf to The Hague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to The Hague will cost around $75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $64.
It's difficult to get from Düsseldorf to The Hague without transferring at least once.
20070 · IC 3540 · IC 638
IC 3138+
20014
IC 3236 · IC 536+
20014
ICE 220 · IC 532
ICE 220 · IC 532
IC 3236 · IC 536+
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20070 · IC 3540 · IC 638
IC 3138+
20014Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to The Hague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $197.
Distance: 121 miles (196 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$70 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $456 Average price | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to The Hague:
A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to The Hague costing on average $70 (€57).
A bus is $437 (€352) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to The Hague costing on average $456 (€367).
Other travel options to The Hague take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 57m.
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (2h 57m by train vs 2h 58m by car). Tickets start at around $70 (€57) compared to roughly $56 (€45) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf to The Hague trains for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 222 · IC 524 | 7:11 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h39 | 9:50 AM The Hague Centraal | 1 transfer | |
20066 · IC 3532 · IC 1130 | 7:48 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h23 | 11:11 AM The Hague Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ICE 220 · IC 532 | 9:11 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h39 | 11:50 AM The Hague Centraal | 1 transfer | |
20014+ IC 3036 · IC 536 | 9:26 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h26 | 12:52 PM The Hague Centraal | 2 transfers | |
20014+ IC 3138 | 9:26 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h03 | 1:29 PM The Hague Centraal | 1 transfer | |
20070 · IC 3540 · IC 1138 | 9:48 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h23 | 1:11 PM The Hague Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ICE 128 · IC 540 | 11:11 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h39 | 1:50 PM The Hague Centraal | 1 transfer | |
20018 · 21232+ IC 3146 · IC 1746 | 11:26 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h39 | 3:05 PM The Hague Centraal | 3 transfers | |
20074 · IC 3548 · IC 1146 | 11:48 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h23 | 3:11 PM The Hague Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ICE 126 · IC 548 | 1:11 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h39 | 3:50 PM The Hague Centraal | 1 transfer | |
20022+ IC 3154 | 1:26 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h03 | 5:29 PM The Hague Centraal | 1 transfer | |
20022+ IC 3052 · IC 552 | 1:26 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h26 | 4:52 PM The Hague Centraal | 2 transfers | |
20078 · IC 3556 · IC 1154 | 1:48 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h23 | 5:11 PM The Hague Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ICE 124 · IC 556 | On time 3:11 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h39 | 5:50 PM The Hague Centraal | 1 transfer | |
20026 · 21234+ IC 3162 · IC 1762 | 3:26 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h39 | 7:05 PM The Hague Centraal | 3 transfers | |
20082 · IC 3564 · IC 1162 | 3:48 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h23 | 7:11 PM The Hague Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ICE 122 · IC 564 | On time 5:12 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h38 | 7:50 PM The Hague Centraal | 1 transfer | |
20030+ IC 3170 | 5:26 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h03 | 9:29 PM The Hague Centraal | 1 transfer | |
20030+ IC 3068 · IC 568 | 5:26 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h26 | 8:52 PM The Hague Centraal | 2 transfers | |
20086 · IC 3572 · IC 1170 | 5:48 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h23 | 9:11 PM The Hague Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ICE 224 · IC 572 | 7:12 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h38 | 9:50 PM The Hague Centraal | 1 transfer | |
20090 · IC 3580 · IC 1178 | 7:48 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h23 | 11:11 PM The Hague Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ICE 120 · IC 580 | On time 9:11 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h39 | 11:50 PM The Hague Centraal | 1 transfer | |
20038+ IC 3084 · IC 584 | 9:26 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 3h24 | 12:50 AM The Hague Centraal | 2 transfers | |
20094 · IC 3588 · IC 1186 · RE 6687 | 9:48 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h33 | 2:21 AM Den Haag HS | 6 transfers | |
20094 · IC 3588 · IC 28412 · IC 1112 | 9:48 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 8h53 | 6:41 AM The Hague Centraal | 3 transfers | |
26436 · 18978 · 32586 · IC 2992 | 10:21 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 8h20 | 6:41 AM The Hague Centraal | 5 transfers | |
20040+ IC 3012 · IC 512 | 10:26 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 8h24 | 6:50 AM The Hague Centraal | 2 transfers | |
20040+ IC 3116 | 10:26 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 9h33 | 7:59 AM The Hague Centraal | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Düsseldorf to The Hague run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€27) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 121 miles (196 km) distance in 2h 38m.
Distance 121 miles (196 km) |
Average train duration 2h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€27) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 38m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 63 days |
Discover the best of The Hague — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect The Hague trip today.
World-famous museum in a historic mansion, best known for Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring and other Dutch Golden Age masterpieces.
Major art museum with strong modern art and design collections, especially famous for the world’s largest Mondrian collection.
Popular museum dedicated to M.C. Escher, set inside a former royal palace with illusionistic prints and interactive displays.
The city’s famous seaside district with a broad beach, pier, promenade, and strong appeal for sunset walks and social-media photos.
Tree-lined avenue known for grand mansions, cultural events, and one of the city’s most photogenic urban walks.
One of Europe’s largest open-air markets, lively and multicultural, popular for atmosphere, color, and local everyday life.
Raw herring, usually served with onions and pickles. It is one of the most iconic Dutch street snacks and a classic taste of the North Sea coast.
Battered and fried chunks of white fish, often served with garlic or remoulade sauce. Popular at Dutch fish stalls, especially in coastal cities like The Hague.
A larger fillet of battered fried fish, commonly cod or whiting. This traditional Dutch fish dish is especially fitting in a seaside city near Scheveningen.
Respected bistro-style restaurant offering creative French-influenced cuisine, quality wine, and an intimate neighborhood feel.
Established fine-dining restaurant known for elegant seasonal cuisine, polished service, and a refined atmosphere in central The Hague.
Well-known restaurant in a historic church setting, serving classic French and Dutch-influenced dishes with a formal yet welcoming atmosphere.
Prices are high by Dutch standards for hotels and dining, though transit and casual food stay manageable.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxis; small tips are optional in cafes.
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