How to get from Amsterdam to The Hague by train, bus or flight.
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.
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Distance | 32 miles (52 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or train | |
Ticket price range | $3 - $16 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $3 (€3) • 55 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • $16 (€14) • 51 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Ns_ic |
Travel 32 miles (52 km) by bus or train from Amsterdam to The Hague. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 51 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $3 (€3). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Ns_ic among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train 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
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.
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.
You can travel by train or bus for as low as $3 (€3). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Thalys is a French-Belgian high-speed train company that connects the main capital cities. For your next travel from Amsterdam to The Hague with Thalys, you can choose from these different ticket fares: Standard Mini, Standard, Comfort and Premium.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
You can get from Amsterdam to The Hague 2 different ways: 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 $12 (€11) less than a train with an average ticket price of $16 (€14) from Amsterdam to The Hague.
The quickest way to travel between Amsterdam and The Hague is by train, which takes on average 51 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 55 min of travel time.
The Hague is approximately 32 miles (52 km) away from Amsterdam.
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to The Hague is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Amsterdam and The Hague 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:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Amsterdam to The Hague with the following travel companies:
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.
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