Amsterdam to Den Haag / The Hague by train

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Routes you can take to go from Amsterdam to Den Haag / The Hague

When travelling between most cities by train there is only one logical option, though on other journeys there is a choice between different trains or alternative routes. If different options are available you can use the info to decide which is best for you.

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Route Information

Station Guides

Amsterdam Centraal / Amsterdam CS Rail Station Guide

The main concourse at Den Haag Centraal Station

Den Haag Centraal Rail Station Guide

Travel Time (approx)

52 mins - 1hr 3mins

Frequency

Daily

Travel Info

2 x trains per hour

Is the journey from Amsterdam to Den-Haag Centraal direct?
Yes, there is no need to make a connection when taking this route.

Is this journey scenic?
It very much isn't, but it's a comparatively short trip.

What other locations are along this route from Amsterdam to Den-Haag / The Hague?
These trains also call in Haarlem and Leiden

When is the usual approximate earliest arrival at Den Haag-Centraal?

After 07:10 on Monday to Friday
After 10:45 on Saturday and Sunday (though earlier trains arrive at Den Haag HS station

How easy is it to travel on from the station in Den-Haag / The Hague?
The station lives up to its name with a very convenient city centre location

When is the usual approximate latest departure from Amsterdam Centraal?

Before 21:30 on Monday to Thursday
After 00:15 on Saturday and Sunday mornings
Source = European Rail Timetable

How easy is it to travel to the station in Amsterdam?
Amsterdam Centraal is served by three metro lines and multiple tram routes / lines which head into the city centre - See the Station Guide above for more info, plus easy access to multiple options for booking somewhere to stay by Amsterdam Centraal.

Are tickets cheaper if booked in advance for these Amsterdam to Den-Haag / The Hague trains?
No they are not

What are the child ticket terms for these Amsterdam to Den-Haag / The Hague trains?
You need to purchase 'Railrunner' tickets for children aged 4 to 11.
Adult rates are charged to those aged 12 and over

Does the ticket for these Amsterdam to Den-Haag / The Hague trains include assigned seats?
No reservations are not available in on these trains.

Do rail pass users need to book reservations for these Amsterdam to Den-Haag / The Hague trains?
No you can just hop on if you have a valid rail pass.

Is catering available on the Amsterdam to Den-Haag / The Hague trains?
No, but the journey is comparatively short.

What else is good to know about Dutch rail travel?
Check out the guide to travelling by train in The Netherlands.

Travel Information

Final Destination: Den Haag Centraal

All trains also call at: Haarlem and Leiden

In common with most train journeys within The Netherlands, this journey between Amsterdam and Den Haag/The Hague should be blissfully straightforward.
Though the weekend service has recently been amended with Sprinter services operating in place of the IC services, hence they're slower with a journey time of 1hr 3mins.

If you'll be visiting The Netherlands, simply head to the station whenever it suits you, buy a ticket and step on to the train.

Though to make things even easier, we've published a guide to travelling by train in The Netherlands, which you'll find below
It is packed with useful content, even though we do say so ourselves, including how to buy a ticket, find your train at a Dutch station and how to travel with bikes etc.
It also has links to other sources of information, that will help with checking and planning your journey.

This is a direct journey

You will be travelling on one of these trains...

Exterior of NS VIRM train used for Dutch Intercity services

IC double-deck (Netherlands) Train Guide

Exterior view of a new single deck NS Sprinter train

Sprinter (Netherlands) Train Guide

Journey Features

Scenic - NoHigh Speed (partial journey)

Good to Know

Something to look out for when travelling from Amsterdam to Den Haag/The Hague by train, is that there are two main stations in Den Haag served by IC trains from Amsterdam.

It's likely that you'll want to head to Den Haag Centraal, as it lives up to its name with a great city centre location.

However, some trains from Amsterdam to Den Haag only call at the city's other station, Den Haag HS.
So take care that you don't board one of those trains if you want to head to Den Haag/The Hague city centre.

Crossing the canal at Haarlem

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