How to travel from The Hague to Amsterdam, Netherlands

The distance between The Hague and Amsterdam is around 58km (36 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 43min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from The Hague to Amsterdam by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Amsterdam Prins Hendrikplantsoen.

  • Duration45min
  • Departsonce daily
Operated by

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

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Train

Take the train to Amsterdam Centraal.

  • Duration53min
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Amsterdam.

  • Duration43min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated by

PrimoTaxi

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Drive

Drive to Amsterdam.

  • Duration43min
  • Distance58km (36 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between The Hague and Amsterdam

There are several options for getting from The Hague to Amsterdam by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 45min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 43min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between The Hague and Amsterdam is around 58km (36 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 51km (32 miles)

It takes around 45min to get from The Hague and Amsterdam by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 43min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from The Hague to Amsterdam is to take a taxi which takes around 43min and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between The Hague and Amsterdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between The Hague and Amsterdam. It typically takes around 53min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between The Hague and Amsterdam with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 53min.

Dutch Railways run train services between The Hague and Amsterdam. Trains depart hourly and will take around 53min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from The Hague and Amsterdam. It typically takes around 45min and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between The Hague and Amsterdam with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 45min.

Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between The Hague and Amsterdam. Buses run once daily and take around 45min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from The Hague to Amsterdam. We recommend that you take the bus to Amsterdam Prins Hendrikplantsoen. instead which will take 45min.

The closest major airport to Amsterdam is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Amsterdam. Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) and Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from The Hague and Amsterdam. The distance is around 58km (36 miles) by road and it will take around 43min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from The Hague to Amsterdam is to take the bus which takes, on average, 45min and will usually cost around .

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Compare travel optionsbetween The Hague and Amsterdam

Transport options from The Hague to Amsterdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
45min
once daily58km (36 miles)
Train
53min
€15($15)
every 30 mins62km (39 miles)
Taxi
43min
€190($190)
on demand58km (36 miles)
Drive
43min
€9($9)
on demand58km (36 miles)

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Airports near Amsterdam

The following major airports near Amsterdam offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.

AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Amsterdam
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Amsterdam
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
107km (67 miles) from Amsterdam