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Mauritshuis
Premier art museum known for Dutch Golden Age masterpieces including Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring. Compact, elegant, and one of the city’s essential cultural stops.
Cheapest price
$59
Average price
$159
Fastest journey
5 h 47 m
Average duration
6 h 42 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
503 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart to The Hague will cost around $159 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
Of the 7 trains that leave Stuttgart for The Hague on Sat, Jun 20, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 503 km distance in an average of 6 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 47 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 7 h 24 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to The Hague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a flight costs an average of $141.
Distance: 312 miles (503 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$150 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $327 Average price | $138 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 46m Average total duration 9h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 37m Average total duration 11h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to The Hague:
A bus is $91 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to The Hague costing on average $150 (€123).
A bus is $268 (€219) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to The Hague costing on average $327 (€268).
Other travel options to The Hague take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 16m.
Bus takes on average 11h 7m.
Tickets start at around $150 (€123) compared to roughly $138 (€113) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-12.29 (€-10.07). The journey takes 9h 16m versus 7h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart to The Hague trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1012 · ICE 128 · IC 540 | On time 8:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h24 | 1:50 PM The Hague Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ICE 692 · ICE 202 · ICE 148 · IC 544 | On time 8:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h03 | 2:52 PM The Hague Centraal | 3 transfers | |
ICE 772 · IC 1947 · 28518 · ICE 146 | On time 9:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h29 | 4:52 PM The Hague Centraal | 4 transfers | |
ICE 1010 · ICE 126 · IC 548 | On time 10:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h24 | 3:50 PM The Hague Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1010 · ICE 926 · ICE 124 · IC 556 | On time 10:26 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h24 | 5:50 PM The Hague Centraal | 3 transfers | |
ICE 690 · ICE 200 · ICE 146 · IC 552 | On time 10:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h03 | 4:52 PM The Hague Centraal | 3 transfers | |
ICE 770 · ICE 1645 · 28522 · ICE 144 | On time 11:23 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h29 | 6:52 PM The Hague Centraal | 4 transfers | |
ICE 918 · ICE 124 · IC 556 | On time 12:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h24 | 5:50 PM The Hague Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ICE 918 · ICE 228 · ICE 122 · IC 564 | On time 12:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 7h24 | 7:50 PM The Hague Centraal | 3 transfers | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
![]() | 1:22 AM Stuttgart | 7h58 | 9:20 AM The Hague | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Stuttgart to The Hague run on average 6 times per day, taking around 9h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $52 (€43) but you can travel from only $41 (€33) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 312 miles (503 km) distance in 5h 24m.
Distance 312 miles (503 km) |
Average train duration 9h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $52 (€43) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 24m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 42 days |
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Prices are high by European standards, especially for hotels and dining, but public transport and supermarkets help keep daily costs manageable.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated but not required. Round up taxi fares; little or no tip for cafes.
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