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Paleis Het Loo
Museum in Paleis Het Loo presenting royal collections, carriages, interiors and stories of the House of Orange in a restored palace setting.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from The Hague to Apeldoorn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, while a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 115 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£26 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from The Hague to Apeldoorn:
A coach is £9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from The Hague to Apeldoorn costing on average £26.
Other travel options to Apeldoorn take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 30m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (1h 25m by train vs 1h 40m by car). Tickets start at around £26 compared to roughly £22 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from The Hague to Apeldoorn run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 115 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 115 km |
Average train duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 20m |
First train 5:14 |
Last train 23:53 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Museum in Paleis Het Loo presenting royal collections, carriages, interiors and stories of the House of Orange in a restored palace setting.
Museum of paper and cardboard in a working mill area. Exhibits explain local industry, techniques and machinery in an engaging heritage setting.
City museum, library and archive with changing exhibitions on local history, design and jewellery. A useful stop for understanding Apeldoorn’s culture.
Large landscaped city park with ponds, memorials and mature trees near the centre. Ideal for a gentle walk and a pause between central sights.
Popular green area west of the centre with woodland paths, family attractions and access to the Veluwe edge. Good for walking and outdoor views.
Long central avenue linking the station area with Paleis Het Loo. Its broad layout and sightlines make it one of Apeldoorn’s signature walks.
A small Dutch pancake, traditionally baked in a cast-iron pan and served with butter and icing sugar. A beloved comfort food found across Gelderland and the Veluwe.
Deep-fried Dutch meat ragout croquettes with a crisp crumb coating. A classic snack in cafés and bars, often eaten with mustard.
Raw herring usually served with chopped onion and pickles. It is an iconic Dutch seafood snack with a soft texture and clean, briny flavour.
Stylish city-centre restaurant serving modern European dishes in a polished but relaxed setting, suitable for a longer evening meal.
Well-known Apeldoorn venue for classic Dutch pancakes with many sweet and savoury options in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere.
Grand café and restaurant near the centre, known for brasserie-style dishes, drinks and an elegant terrace in a lively setting.
Moderate for the Netherlands: dining and hotels are pricier than smaller Dutch towns, but Apeldoorn is usually cheaper than Amsterdam. Local buses add modest daily costs.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Taxis are often rounded up. Small tips in cafés are appreciated but not expected.
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Apeldoorn station -> Hoofdstraat, Apeldoorn
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from The Hague to Apeldoorn 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 Apeldoorn, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most The Hague to Apeldoorn trains use the Den Haag Centraal to Apeldoorn station pair, with some services arriving at Apeldoorn De Maten. Use this guide to compare The Hague and Apeldoorn train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
Apeldoorn 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 Sizzles, Blue Sakura Apeldoorn
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Apeldoorn. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Apeldoorn. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Apeldoorn: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Apeldoorn: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Apeldoorn.
Nearby hotels include Hotel et le Café de Paris, Bilderberg Hotel De Keizerskroon, Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant Apeldoorn.
Apeldoorn De Maten is 2 km from Apeldoorn city centre. Public transport options include:
Apeldoorn De Maten has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Apeldoorn De Maten.
Available at Apeldoorn De Maten: Parking, WC.
Available at Apeldoorn De Maten: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Apeldoorn De Maten.
Apeldoorn Osseveld is 2 km from Apeldoorn city centre. Public transport options include:
Apeldoorn Osseveld has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Apeldoorn Osseveld.
ATMs are available at Apeldoorn Osseveld.
Available at Apeldoorn Osseveld: Parking.
Available at Apeldoorn Osseveld: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Apeldoorn Osseveld.
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