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Compare bus, train, and flight for The Hague to Essen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from The Hague to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a train costs an average of $70.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 The Hague to Essen:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from The Hague to Essen costing on average $70.
A bus is $312 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from The Hague to Essen costing on average $339.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 53m.
Flight takes on average 5h 9m.
Tickets start at around $27 compared to roughly $52 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25. The journey takes 4h 23m versus 2h 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom The Hague to Essen
How to get from The Hague to Essen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from The Hague to Essen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus4:45 AM3h45Den Haag, Centraal Station8:30 AMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus4:45 AM3h45Den Haag, Centraal Station8:30 AMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
KL18034:55 PM0h45Amsterdam Airport Schiphol5:40 PMDusseldorf Airport$8551One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus5:15 PM5h15Den Haag, Centraal Station10:30 PMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)$281One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:20 PM4h50Den Haag, Centraal Station4:10 AMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)$321One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:15 AM4h30Den Haag, Centraal Station12:45 PMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)$371One-way0 transfers
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OS24912:25 PM7h40Amsterdam Airport Schiphol8:05 PMCologne Bonn Airport$3711One-way1 transfer
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LH42162:50 PM3h05Amsterdam Airport Schiphol5:55 PMDusseldorf Airport$4161One-way1 transfer- LH997 · LH786:15 PM3h50Amsterdam Airport Schiphol10:05 PMDusseldorf Airport$4811One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from The Hague to Essen:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from The Hague to Essen costing on average $70.
A bus is $312 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from The Hague to Essen costing on average $339.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 53m.
Flight takes on average 5h 9m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between The Hague and Essen as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from The Hague Centraal and arrive in Essen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Den Haag, Centraal Station and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Essen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Essen by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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