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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
$38
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
2 h 18 m
Average duration
2 h 18 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
151 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venlo 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 Venlo to The Hague will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
It's difficult to get from Venlo to The Hague without transferring at least once.
IC 3536 · IC 28434
IC 3528 · SPR 5129
IC 3528 · IC 28426 · SPR 5126
IC 3530 · SPR 5131
IC 3532 · SPR 5133
IC 3536 · IC 28434
IC 3528 · IC 28426
IC 3534 · IC 28432
IC 3530 · IC 28428
IC 3532 · IC 28430Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venlo to The Hague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $412.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$97 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $764 Average price | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 15m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Venlo to The Hague:
A bus is $80 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venlo to The Hague costing on average $97 (€80).
A bus is $747 (€612) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venlo to The Hague costing on average $764 (€626).
Other travel options to The Hague take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 14m.
Flight takes on average 7h 15m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (2h 13m by train vs 2h 22m by car). Tickets start at around $97 (€80) compared to roughly $42 (€34) 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.
Direct services run with Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
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 Venlo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 3528 · IC 1126 | 8:03 AM Venlo station | 2h08 | 10:11 AM The Hague Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3528 · IC 1126 · SPR 5026 | 8:03 AM Venlo station | 2h09 | 10:12 AM Den Haag Moerwijk | 2 transfers | |
IC 3528 · IC 1126 | 8:06 AM Blerick | 2h05 | 10:11 AM The Hague Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3530 · IC 1128 · SPR 5028 | 8:33 AM Venlo station | 2h09 | 10:42 AM Den Haag Moerwijk | 2 transfers | |
IC 3530 · IC 1128 | 8:33 AM Venlo station | 2h08 | 10:41 AM The Hague Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3530 · IC 1128 | 8:36 AM Blerick | 2h05 | 10:41 AM The Hague Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3532 · IC 1130 · SPR 5030 | 9:03 AM Venlo station | 2h09 | 11:12 AM Den Haag Moerwijk | 2 transfers | |
IC 3532 · IC 1130 | 9:03 AM Venlo station | 2h08 | 11:11 AM The Hague Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3532 · IC 1130 | 9:06 AM Blerick | 2h05 | 11:11 AM The Hague Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3534 · IC 1132 | 9:33 AM Venlo station | 2h08 | 11:41 AM The Hague Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3534 · IC 1132 · SPR 5032 | 9:33 AM Venlo station | 2h09 | 11:42 AM Den Haag Moerwijk | 2 transfers | |
IC 3534 · IC 1132 | 9:36 AM Blerick | 2h05 | 11:41 AM The Hague Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3536 · IC 1134 · SPR 5034 | 10:03 AM Venlo station | 2h09 | 12:12 PM Den Haag Moerwijk | 2 transfers | |
IC 3536 · IC 1134 | 10:03 AM Venlo station | 2h08 | 12:11 PM The Hague Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3536 · IC 1134 | 10:06 AM Blerick | 2h05 | 12:11 PM The Hague Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3564 · IC 1162 | 5:03 PM Venlo station | 2h08 | 7:11 PM The Hague Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3564 · IC 1162 · SPR 5062 | 5:03 PM Venlo station | 2h09 | 7:12 PM Den Haag Moerwijk | 2 transfers | |
IC 3564 · IC 1162 | 5:06 PM Blerick | 2h05 | 7:11 PM The Hague Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3566 · IC 1164 · SPR 5064 | 5:33 PM Venlo station | 2h09 | 7:42 PM Den Haag Moerwijk | 2 transfers | |
IC 3566 · IC 1164 | 5:33 PM Venlo station | 2h08 | 7:41 PM The Hague Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3566 · IC 1164 | 5:36 PM Blerick | 2h05 | 7:41 PM The Hague Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3568 · IC 1166 | 6:03 PM Venlo station | 2h08 | 8:11 PM The Hague Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3568 · IC 1166 · SPR 5066 | 6:03 PM Venlo station | 2h09 | 8:12 PM Den Haag Moerwijk | 2 transfers | |
IC 3568 · IC 1166 | 6:06 PM Blerick | 2h05 | 8:11 PM The Hague Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3570 · IC 1168 | 6:33 PM Venlo station | 2h08 | 8:41 PM The Hague Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3570 · IC 1168 · SPR 5068 | 6:33 PM Venlo station | 2h09 | 8:42 PM Den Haag Moerwijk | 2 transfers | |
IC 3570 · IC 1168 | 6:36 PM Blerick | 2h05 | 8:41 PM The Hague Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3572 · IC 1170 | 7:03 PM Venlo station | 2h08 | 9:11 PM The Hague Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 3572 · IC 1170 · SPR 5170 | 7:03 PM Venlo station | 2h23 | 9:26 PM Den Haag Moerwijk | 2 transfers | |
IC 3572 · SPR 5173 | 7:03 PM Venlo station | 3h00 | 10:03 PM Den Haag Moerwijk | 1 transfer | |
IC 3572 · IC 1170 | 7:06 PM Blerick | 2h05 | 9:11 PM The Hague Centraal | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Venlo to The Hague run on average 386 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $91 (€75) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
There are 99 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:22, the last at 22:54. The fastest train covers the 93 miles (151 km) distance in 2h 14m.
Distance 93 miles (151 km) |
Average train duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $91 (€75) |
Trains per day 386 |
Direct trains 99 |
Fastest train 2h 14m |
First train 4:22 AM |
Last train 10:54 PM |
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Best time to book 6 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.
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.
Major modern and decorative arts museum with a renowned Mondrian collection, fashion, design, and rotating exhibitions in a landmark Berlage building.
Art museum dedicated to M. C. Escher, set inside a former royal palace. Popular for optical illusions and highly photogenic galleries.
The Hague’s best-known seaside area, popular for beach walks, pier views, and sunset photos. A top social-media favorite and classic local outing.
Elegant tree-lined avenue known for historic mansions, embassy buildings, seasonal events, and one of the city’s most refined walking routes.
Pleasant formal garden behind Noordeinde Palace, ideal for a short stroll, relaxing break, and photos near the royal quarter.
Raw herring, usually served with onions and pickles. It is one of the most iconic Dutch street foods and widely eaten across The Hague.
Battered and fried pieces of white fish, often served with a creamy garlic or remoulade sauce. A classic Dutch seaside snack popular near the coast.
A larger battered and fried fillet of fish, commonly cod or whiting. It is a traditional Dutch fish shop favorite, especially fitting in this North Sea city.
An established fine dining restaurant known for elegant modern French cuisine, polished service, and a refined atmosphere in central The Hague.
A well-regarded upscale restaurant serving creative seasonal dishes with a modern European style in an intimate setting.
A long-standing seafood restaurant celebrated for very fresh fish and shellfish, making it a strong choice for a classic coastal meal.
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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