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Mauritshuis
Mauritshuis displays Dutch and Flemish masters in a refined palace setting, including Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring and other celebrated works.
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
34 m
Average duration
34 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Alphen aan den Rijn to The Hague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alphen aan den Rijn to The Hague will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
To travel from Alphen aan den Rijn to The Hague you need to make at least one change.
SPR 8717+
IC 520
SPR 8820 · IC 3120
SPR 8822 · IC 3122
SPR 8818 · IC 3118
SPR 8719+
IC 622
SPR 8824 · IC 2325
SPR 8820 · IC 2321
SPR 8822 · IC 2223
SPR 8818 · IC 2219
SPR 8826 · IC 2227The table below shows live departures for Alphen aan den Rijn to The Hague trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 11 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SPR 8818 · IC 3118 | 7:54 Alphen a/d Rijn | 0h36 | 8:30 The Hague Centraal | 1 change | |
SPR 8818 · IC 2219 | 7:54 Alphen a/d Rijn | 0h34 | 8:28 Den Haag HS | 1 change | |
SPR 8717+ IC 520 | 7:55 Alphen a/d Rijn | 0h57 | 8:52 The Hague Centraal | 1 change | |
SPR 8717+ IC 1129 · SPR 5022 | 7:55 Alphen a/d Rijn | 1h16 | 9:11 Den Haag Moerwijk | 2 changes | |
SPR 8820 · IC 3120 | 8:24 Alphen a/d Rijn | 0h36 | 9:00 The Hague Centraal | 1 change | |
SPR 8820 · IC 2321 | 8:24 Alphen a/d Rijn | 0h34 | 8:58 Den Haag HS | 1 change | |
SPR 8719+ IC 622 | 8:25 Alphen a/d Rijn | 0h55 | 9:20 The Hague Centraal | 1 change | |
SPR 8719+ IC 622 · SPR 5123 | 8:25 Alphen a/d Rijn | 1h07 | 9:32 Den Haag Moerwijk | 2 changes | |
SPR 8822 · IC 3122 | 8:54 Alphen a/d Rijn | 0h36 | 9:30 The Hague Centraal | 1 change | |
SPR 8822 · IC 2223 | 8:54 Alphen a/d Rijn | 0h34 | 9:28 Den Haag HS | 1 change | |
SPR 8824 · IC 2325 | 9:24 Alphen a/d Rijn | 0h34 | 9:58 Den Haag HS | 1 change | |
SPR 8826 · IC 2227 | 9:54 Alphen a/d Rijn | 0h34 | 10:28 Den Haag HS | 1 change | |
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Trains from Alphen aan den Rijn to The Hague run on average 220 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 25 km distance in 54m.
Distance 25 km |
Average train duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 220 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 54m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:56 |
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Service is included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change or rounding up is common.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alphen aan den Rijn to The Hague by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at The Hague, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Alphen aan den Rijn to The Hague trains use the Alphen a/d Rijn to Den Haag Hs station pair, with some services arriving at Den Haag Moerwijk. Use this guide to compare Alphen aan den Rijn and The Hague train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Alphen a/d Rijn has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant De Vrienden, Brasserie Buuren
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Alphen a/d Rijn. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Alphen a/d Rijn. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Alphen a/d Rijn: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Alphen a/d Rijn: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Alphen a/d Rijn: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Alphen, Van der Valk Hotel Avifauna, Hotel de Utrechtsche Dom.
Den Haag Hs is 1 km from The Hague city centre. Public transport options include:
Den Haag Hs has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Basaal, The Penthouse Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Den Haag Hs. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Den Haag Hs. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Den Haag Hs: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Den Haag Hs: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Den Haag Hs: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Den Haag Central, The Student Hotel The Hague, Novotel Den Haag City Centre.
Den Haag Moerwijk is 2 km from The Hague city centre. Public transport options include:
Den Haag Moerwijk has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Den Haag Moerwijk.
ATMs are available at Den Haag Moerwijk.
Available at Den Haag Moerwijk: Parking.
Available at Den Haag Moerwijk: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Den Haag Moerwijk.
Den Haag Centraal is 1 km from The Hague city centre. Public transport options include:
Den Haag Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Pavlov, The Penthouse
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Den Haag Centraal. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Den Haag Centraal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Den Haag Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Den Haag Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Den Haag Centraal: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Park Centraal Den Haag, Holiday Inn Express The Hague - Parliament, Novotel Den Haag City Centre.
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