How to travel from Amsterdam to The Hague

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Compare bus and train for Amsterdam to The Hague

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to The Hague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €3.

Distance: 32 miles (52 km)

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from Amsterdam to The Hague

How to get from Amsterdam to The Hague by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Amsterdam to The Hague is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
11:45AM0h40
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
12:25PMDen Haag, Centraal Station
$81One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:35PM0h45
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
11:20PMDen Haag, Centraal Station
$71One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

NS International | IC Brussel2227+Intercity4322
09:36AM0h10
Amsterdam Centraal
09:46AMThe Hague Centraal
$211One-way
1 transfer

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NS International | IC Brussel2129
10:20AM0h53
Amsterdam Centraal
11:13AMThe Hague Centraal
$211One-way
0 transfers
NS International | IC Brussel2131
10:50AM0h53
Amsterdam Centraal
11:43AMThe Hague Centraal
$211One-way
0 transfers
NS International | IC Brussel2133
11:20AM0h53
Amsterdam Centraal
12:13PMThe Hague Centraal
$211One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:15AM0h40
Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
10:55AMDen Haag, Centraal Station
$81One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:00AM0h45
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
11:45AMDen Haag, Centraal Station
$81One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:45AM1h10
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
10:55AMDen Haag, Centraal Station
$81One-way
0 transfers

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General Information about the journey from Amsterdam to The Hague

The Dutch cities of Amsterdam and The Hague are around 60 kilometers apart, connected by frequent and fast train services with a choice of routes. The fastest journey times by train from Amsterdam Centraal are under an hour. Direct bus connections between the cities are less frequent but journey times are also less than an hour.

Return journeys from The Hague to Amsterdam are also available

Buses from Amsterdam to The Hague

The efficient rail connections between these 2 major Dutch cities mean that there is a less frequent direct bus service. German operator FlixBus provides 3 buses daily, with mid-morning and late morning departures and a final connection in the early evening. Journey times are around 45 minutes. Buses depart from the Amsterdam Sloterdijk terminus just to the west of the Centraal rail station. They arrive at the central rail station in The Hague. It is also possible to make the journey using local buses although these journeys may take more than 2 hours and involve changing at Haarlem or Leiden.

Trains from Amsterdam to The Hague

Dutch national railways, Nederlandse Spoorwegen, operates a fast and frequent direct train service between Amsterdam and the Dutch administrative capital in The Hague. Services begin very early in the morning and continue through to midnight with at least 3 connections an hour throughout the day. Sprinter and Intercity trains operate on 2 routes to the Hague, some via Hoofddorp or Schiphol Airport. Journey times range from around 50 minutes to an hour. Trains depart from Centraal station, located just to the north of Dam square in the city center. They arrive at the central station in The Hague on the eastern edge of the city center, next to the Haagse Bos park. Some trains from Amsterdam also stop at the older Hollands Spoor station, located just to the south of the city center.

How to get from Amsterdam to The Hague

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Amsterdam to The Hague, 79,55% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Amsterdam to The Hague and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to The Hague

Travel to The Hague easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to The Hague.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options from Amsterdam to The Hague: bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to The Hague is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $3 (€3) compared to other travel options to The Hague:

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train with an average ticket price of $9 (€8) from Amsterdam to The Hague.

The fastest way from Amsterdam to The Hague is by train with an average journey time of 29 min.

There are alternative travel options to The Hague that take longer:

Getting to The Hague by bus takes 35 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 32 miles (52 km) between Amsterdam and The Hague.

The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to The Hague is:

  • 10 buses a day.
  • 25 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to The Hague from Amsterdam as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Amsterdam to The Hague:

  • Most travelers take a bus from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) to The Hague, Den Haag Centraal.
  • Most travelers take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to The Hague Centraal.

The following travel companies offer services from Amsterdam to The Hague:

  • FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus can take you to The Hague by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for BlaBlaCar Bus from Amsterdam to The Hague for $3 (€3).
  • Travel with NS Domestic to go to The Hague by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find NS Domestic Amsterdam to The Hague tickets on Omio for $9 (€8).

Yes, there are direct routes from Amsterdam to The Hague with the following travel companies:

  • You can check for a direct bus to The Hague with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus with 10 direct buses per day.
  • You'll find 12 direct trains a day to The Hague with NS Domestic.

Direct services to The Hague tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Many of our customers traveling from Amsterdam to The Hague don't make The Hague their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after The Hague are Paris, Brussels, Berlin or Rotterdam, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from The Hague to any of these top destinations today!
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