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Compare train and bus for Utrecht to The Hague
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Utrecht to The Hague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $18, while a bus costs an average of $19.
Distance: 34 miles (56 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Utrecht to The Hague:
A train is $0.74 (€0.61) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Utrecht to The Hague costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to The Hague take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 9m.
You'll arrive about 22m sooner (50m by train vs 1h 12m by car). Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $14 (€12) 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.
Travel optionsfrom Utrecht to The Hague
How to get from Utrecht to The Hague by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Utrecht to The Hague is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 PM3h45Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A11:20 PMDen Haag, Centraal Station$131One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 PM3h45Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A11:20 PMDen Haag, Centraal Station$131One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IC 6228:43 AM0h37Utrecht Centraal9:20 AMThe Hague Centraal$181One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 58412:13 AM0h37Utrecht Centraal12:50 AMThe Hague Centraal$181One-way0 transfers
IC 17207:58 AM0h37Utrecht Centraal8:35 AMThe Hague Centraal$181One-way0 transfers
IC 6269:43 AM0h37Utrecht Centraal10:20 AMThe Hague Centraal$181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus1:40 PM4h05Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A5:45 PMDen Haag, Centraal Station$131One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 AM3h00Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A9:35 AMDen Haag, Centraal Station$151One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 AM3h45Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A3:00 PMDen Haag, Centraal Station$151One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Utrecht to The Hague:
A train is $0.74 (€0.61) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Utrecht to The Hague costing on average $19 (€16).
Other travel options to The Hague take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 9m.
- Around 23 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Utrecht and The Hague as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Utrecht Centraal and arrive in The Hague Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A and arrive in Den Haag, Centraal Station.
- Travel with NS | BUS, NS International | IC Brussel, NS Domestic, Intercity to go to The Hague by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to The Hague by bus.
- 14 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel, NS Domestic.
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