--- title: "The Hague train stations | EveryRail" description: "Den Haag Centraal is the main station for the city centre. Den Haag HS serves the Rotterdam, Delft and Eindhoven Intercity and the night trains." image: "https://znmmduxdxnnnebgevjdu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/blog-media/v2-cities/the-hague/featured-pexels-33557837.jpg" --- [Home]()[Netherlands]()The Hague [Home]()[Netherlands]()The Hague **Share** - - [Share on WhatsApp]() - [Share on X]() - [Share on Facebook]() - [Share by email]() **On this page** - [About train stations in The Hague]() - [Where to book]() - [Train stations in The Hague]() - [Find places to stay in The Hague]() - [Frequently asked questions]() [Book now]() Last reviewed September 2026 # Train stations in The Hague Den Haag Centraal is the main station for the city centre. Den Haag HS serves the Rotterdam, Delft and Eindhoven Intercity and the night trains. ![The Binnenhof on the Hofvijver in The Hague, with modern office towers behind]() Stations 6 Primary station [Den Haag Centraal]() Passenger operators 4 Use Den Haag Centraal for the city centre and the museums. Den Haag HS is the stop for the Rotterdam and Eindhoven Intercity and the night trains. ## Which station to use in The Hague Most visitors should use Den Haag Centraal. It is the city's main station and sits close to the centre, so the Binnenhof, the museums and the main shopping streets are within easy reach. Pick it as your destination in the journey planner and let the app do the rest. The Hague has a second major station, Den Haag HS, short for Hollands Spoor. It catches people out. Some trains never touch Centraal, so a ticket to "The Hague" can leave you at a different station from the one you planned for. ## Centraal and HS: what stops where Three services matter here. The Intercity between Eindhoven, Tilburg, Breda, Rotterdam Centraal, Delft and The Hague stops at Den Haag HS. If you come from Rotterdam or Delft on this train, HS is where it stops. The night trains also use HS. They run every night, about once an hour, from Rotterdam via The Hague HS, Leiden, Schiphol and Amsterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraal. A ticket costs the same as in the daytime. The Intercity direct, the fast train between the big cities, does not serve The Hague at all. It links Amersfoort, Amsterdam Zuid, Schiphol, Rotterdam Centraal and Breda. Do not board it expecting to reach either Hague station. Choose a regular Intercity or Sprinter instead. Everything else is simpler. For Schiphol, Leiden and Amsterdam, enter Den Haag Centraal as your destination and follow what the planner gives you. Sprinters stop at every station, so they take longer than Intercity trains. That suits short hops, such as Delft or Rotterdam, but not a tight connection. ## Journey times to The Hague All four of the main routes into The Hague run direct, with no change. Times are typical, and a Sprinter takes longer than an Intercity. | From | Typical time | Change | Fare from, e-ticket | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Amsterdam | about 54 minutes | Direct | €15.30 | | Rotterdam | about 26 minutes | Direct | €6.40 | | Utrecht | about 41 minutes | Direct | €14.70 | | Schiphol Airport | about 36 minutes | Direct | €11.10 | Amsterdam and Rotterdam each have well over 100 trains a day. Fares are one-way second class and are cheapest as an e-ticket bought online. Which Hague station you arrive at depends on the train, so read the final station on the screen or in the planner. ## Trains from Brussels and beyond Brussels to Den Haag Centraal is one change and a little over two hours at the fastest. Fares start around €25 on NS International. The Eurostar between London and Amsterdam stops at Rotterdam, not The Hague, so a ticket to The Hague from London involves one change. From Germany the same applies: Berlin to The Hague is one change. ## From the station into the city Den Haag Centraal is the better base for the historic centre. Tram 9 runs from Centraal to the beach at Scheveningen and stops at the Kurhaus. Expect about 15 to 20 minutes. Hollands Spoor has its own tram stops. Tram 1 runs from HS to the Kurhaus, and tram 11 goes to Scheveningen Haven. If you are staying near HS, the beach is a simple ride with no change. Trams and buses in The Hague are run by HTM. It accepts contactless bank cards and the OV-chipkaart, so you can tap in at the tram door without buying a separate ticket. ## Other stations in The Hague The Hague has six stations: Den Haag Centraal, Den Haag HS, Den Haag Laan van Nieuw Oost Indie, Den Haag Mariahoeve, Den Haag Moerwijk and Den Haag Ypenburg. The last four are smaller local stops. They matter only if your hotel or address is beside one of them, in which case enter that station by name in the planner rather than searching for The Hague. ## Tickets and fares Local NS trains run on the OV-chipkaart system and OVpay. Hold a contactless bank card or a phone against the yellow gates and posts to tap in at the start and out at the end. If you forget to tap out, you pay a standard correction fare for the journey. Fares for the main routes are in the journey times table above. Interrail and Eurail passes are valid on NS Intercity and Sprinter trains. ## Practical tips Look at the final station on the platform screen before boarding in Rotterdam. A train that ends at Den Haag HS is not the same as one that continues to Den Haag Centraal. Late at night, the hourly night train is the option home, and it calls at Den Haag HS rather than Centraal. If your hotel is near Centraal, plan the last leg by tram. HTM runs the tram network, and both stations have stops right outside. Buy or top up an OV-chipkaart at the OV Service & Tickets shops at Den Haag Centraal or Den Haag HS if you prefer a card to tapping a phone. ## Where to book ### Train tickets - Omio Omio connects you with over 1,000 transport providers - trains, buses, flights, and more - to simplify your travel planning. [Check times & prices]() - Rail Europe Rail Europe is a leading travel tech company specializing in European train bookings for over 15,000 travel professionals worldwide. - Trainline Trainline sells rail and coach tickets worldwide on behalf of major UK and European transport companies. ### Passenger train operators - [Deutsche Bahn]() Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany's national railway, running ICE, IC and regional trains with Flexpreis, Sparpreis and Super Sparpreis fares. 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[Official website]() [Check times & prices]() ## Train stations in The Hague [![Map showing the location of Den Haag Centraal]()© OpenStreetMap contributors![Deutsche Bahn]()![NS]()Main stationDen Haag Centraal1.9 km from the city centreDen Haag Centraal is the main railway station in The Hague, served by NS and Deutsche Bahn.]()[![Map showing the location of Den Haag HS]()© OpenStreetMap contributors![Deutsche Bahn]()![SNCB]()![NS]()![European Sleeper]()Den Haag HS1.5 km from the city centreDen Haag HS is a railway station in The Hague, served by European Sleeper, NS, SNCB, and Deutsche Bahn. The main station for long-distance trains is Den Haag Centraal, 1.2 km away.]()[![Map showing the location of Den Haag Laan van Nieuw Oost Indie]()© OpenStreetMap contributors![Deutsche Bahn]()![NS]()Den Haag Laan van Nieuw Oost Indie3.1 km from the city centreDen Haag Laan van Nieuw Oost Indie is a railway station in The Hague, served by NS and Deutsche Bahn. The main station for long-distance trains is Den Haag Centraal, 1.3 km away.]()[![Map showing the location of Den Haag Mariahoeve]()© OpenStreetMap contributors![Deutsche Bahn]()![NS]()Den Haag Mariahoeve5.2 km from the city centreDen Haag Mariahoeve is a railway station in The Hague, served by NS and Deutsche Bahn. The main station for long-distance trains is Den Haag Centraal, 3.3 km away.]()[![Map showing the location of Den Haag Moerwijk]()© OpenStreetMap contributors![Deutsche Bahn]()![NS]()Den Haag Moerwijk1.9 km from the city centreDen Haag Moerwijk is a railway station in The Hague, served by NS and Deutsche Bahn. The main station for long-distance trains is Den Haag Centraal, 3.1 km away.]()[![Map showing the location of Den Haag Ypenburg]()© OpenStreetMap contributors![Deutsche Bahn]()![NS]()Den Haag Ypenburg6.4 km from the city centreDen Haag Ypenburg is a railway station in The Hague, served by NS and Deutsche Bahn. The main station for long-distance trains is Den Haag Centraal, 5.4 km away.]() ## Find places to stay in The Hague [![Bright bedroom with white bedding and a breakfast tray on the bed]()**Browse stays in The Hague**Hotels and apartments via Booking.com]() ## Frequently asked questions ### Which station should I get off at in The Hague? Den Haag Centraal for most visits, since it is the main station and is close to the centre. Choose Den Haag HS only if your hotel is near it or your train stops there. ### Which trains stop at Den Haag HS? The Intercity between Eindhoven, Breda, Rotterdam Centraal and Delft stops at HS, and so do the night trains. The Intercity direct does not stop anywhere in The Hague. ### Is there a direct train from Brussels to The Hague? No. The journey has one change and takes just over two hours at the fastest. NS International sells tickets from about €25. ### How do I get from The Hague to Scheveningen beach? Take tram 9 from Den Haag Centraal to the Kurhaus, or tram 1 from Den Haag HS. The ride takes about 15 to 20 minutes and you can pay with a contactless bank card. ### Can I use Interrail or Eurail in The Hague? Yes, both passes are valid on NS Intercity and Sprinter trains. For the tram, tap a bank card or OV-chipkaart. ## Other destinations in Netherlands - [Train stations in Amsterdam]() - [Train stations in Delft]() - [Train stations in Haarlem]() - [Train stations in Maastricht]() - [Train stations in Rotterdam]() - [Train stations in Utrecht]() ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://everyrail.com/_astro/everyrail-logomark-2026.VJ4vNX1T.webp", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization-logo-1" }, "sameAs": [ "https://www.instagram.com/everyrailtravel/", "https://www.facebook.com/everyrail", "https://www.threads.com/@everyrailtravel" ] }, { "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#website", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "publisher": { "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization" }, "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/netherlands/the-hague/#webpage", "name": "Train stations in The Hague", "description": "Stations: 6. 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