Getting from Amsterdam to Hague (and return)
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The Hague (Den Haag, Dutch) is the seat of the Dutch parliament and government , as well as the home of King Willem-Alexander, who took over when Queen Beatrix abdicated in 2013, but it’s not the capital of Netherlands. That honor is reserved for Amsterdam. The Hague is located on the shores of the North Sea and is home to Scheveningen, the most popular seaside resort.
It is totally different than Amsterdam; instead of canals, it has streets and avenues; instead of typical 17th-century step-gabled houses, it has 18th-century mansions in baroque and classicist styles; in short, it has a more continental feel than the capital.
Quick summary
The only public transportation option between Amsterdam and The Hague is the train, which takes about an hour and costs about €15 each way (as of 2026).
Flights from Amsterdam (airport code: AMS) to the Hague
Amsterdam Airport Shiphol (AMS) is the biggest and busiest airports in Netherlands and also one of the biggest travel hubs in Europe. It is located about 9 km from the city center and is home base for KLM, Transavia, Corendon Dutch Airlines and TUI fly Netherlands.
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) is the third largest airport in Netherlands and serves Rotterdam and The Hague. It is hub for Transavia.
Considering the short distance between the two cities (70 km), there aren’t any flights between the two airports, and connecting through another hub would cost you a couple of hundred euros and several hours. Take the train.
>>read more about Flights to Schiphol
Trains from Amsterdam to the Hague
The trains between Amsterdam and The Hague are operated by NS . When you search for timetables and want to book a ticket, make sure to use the Dutch name of the city (i.e. Den Haag). Direct Intercity trains leave Amsterdam Centraal several times an hour from early morning until after midnight. The travel time is about 50 min and a single adult 2nd class ticket is €15.30 (as of 2026). You can skip the ticket machine and just tap in and out at the gates with a contactless bank card.
If you need to travel from The Hague to Amsterdam, the trains run just as often. Check the NS journey planner for the first and last departures on your date.
>>read more about the Amsterdam Centraal Station area
Driving from Amsterdam to the Hague
You can rent a car and drive the 70 km between Amsterdam and The Hague in about an hour via A4.