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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
$69
Fastest journey
2 h 34 m
Average duration
2 h 34 m
Trains per day
25
Distance
121 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ghent 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 Ghent to The Hague will cost around $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
It's difficult to get from Ghent to The Hague without transferring at least 2 times.
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9351Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ghent to The Hague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 75 miles (121 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$55 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Ghent to The Hague:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ghent to The Hague costing on average $55 (€45).
Other travel options to The Hague take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 24m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (2h 24m by train vs 2h 27m by car). Tickets start at around $55 (€45) compared to roughly $46 (€38) 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 Ghent 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 |
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729+ 9309+ 2326 | 8:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h04 | 10:31 AM Den Haag HS | 2 transfers | |
729+ 9531+ 3539 | 8:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h18 | 10:45 AM Den Haag HS | 2 transfers | |
729+ 9309+ 1128 | 8:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h14 | 10:41 AM The Hague Centraal | 2 transfers | |
730+ 9315+ 2330 | 9:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h04 | 11:31 AM Den Haag HS | 2 transfers | |
730+ 9535+ 3543 | 9:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h18 | 11:45 AM Den Haag HS | 2 transfers | |
730+ 9315+ 1132 | 9:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h14 | 11:41 AM The Hague Centraal | 2 transfers | |
731+ 9321+ 2334 | 10:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h04 | 12:31 PM Den Haag HS | 2 transfers | |
731+ 9321+ 1136 | 10:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h14 | 12:41 PM The Hague Centraal | 2 transfers | |
731+ 9539+ 3547 | 10:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h18 | 12:45 PM Den Haag HS | 2 transfers | |
732+ 9543+ 3551 | 11:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h18 | 1:45 PM Den Haag HS | 2 transfers | |
732+ 9543+ 5140 | 11:27 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h37 | 2:04 PM The Hague Centraal | 2 transfers | |
1811+ 9329+ 1142 | 11:53 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h18 | 2:11 PM The Hague Centraal | 2 transfers | |
1811+ 9329+ 2240 | 11:53 AM Ghent St Pieters | 2h08 | 2:01 PM Den Haag HS | 2 transfers | |
733+ 9547+ 3555 | 12:27 PM Ghent St Pieters | 2h18 | 2:45 PM Den Haag HS | 2 transfers | |
733+ 9547+ 5144 | 12:27 PM Ghent St Pieters | 2h37 | 3:04 PM The Hague Centraal | 2 transfers | |
1812+ 9937+ 1146 | 12:52 PM Ghent St Pieters | 2h19 | 3:11 PM The Hague Centraal | 2 transfers | |
1812+ 9937+ 2244 | 12:52 PM Ghent St Pieters | 2h09 | 3:01 PM Den Haag HS | 2 transfers | |
734+ 9339+ 1148 | 1:27 PM Ghent St Pieters | 2h14 | 3:41 PM The Hague Centraal | 2 transfers | |
734+ 9339+ 2346 | 1:27 PM Ghent St Pieters | 2h04 | 3:31 PM Den Haag HS | 2 transfers | |
734+ 9551+ 3559 | 1:27 PM Ghent St Pieters | 2h18 | 3:45 PM Den Haag HS | 2 transfers | |
734+ 9439+ 2346 | 1:27 PM Ghent St Pieters | 2h04 | 3:31 PM Den Haag HS | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Ghent to The Hague run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) but you can travel from only $13 (€11) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 75 miles (121 km) distance in 2h 14m.
Distance 75 miles (121 km) |
Average train duration 2h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 2h 14m |
First train 4:55 AM |
Last train 11:25 PM |
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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.
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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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