The Hague RandstadRail — Map, Lines, Route, Hours, Tickets (2024)

Providing metro and tram services in the city of The Hague, Randstad Rail is an important transport system that extends its reach to neighbouring cities, including Rotterdam. Launched on 29 October 2006, it has four distinct lines and facilitates connections to a variety of buses, trams and other metro lines operated by various transport companies. Randstad Rail also provides connections to Rotterdam The Hague Airport and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Operating hours are from approximately 7:30 am to 1:00 am. Fares start at €2.50 and passengers can purchase a metro card. Access to a metro station is possible via train journeys from other European countries, with certain stations allowing the consumption of food and drink or smoking. An interesting feature is a net-shaped tunnel connecting the Grote Markt and Beatrixkwartier. There are also plans to introduce new stations by 2018, and Blijdorp station offers easy access to several tourist attractions.

Commonly known as RandstadRail, the exact number of daily passengers on the system is unknown. Details of fares are also not available. The service does not run 24 hours a day and the trains do not have air conditioning. Passengers are not allowed to walk between platforms and the trains are not driverless.

There are no screen doors on the platforms. The service operates from 5:00am to 1:00am Monday to Sunday. The estimated fare is $1.

Metro Map of The Hague

Map of Hague Metro showing different lines. Click on the map to enlarge it.

The Hague: The Dutch Capital Hosting The Randstad Rail

Located in the Netherlands, The Hague is the capital of South Holland and the royal residence of King Willem-Alexander. In addition to being the seat of parliament, the city is famous for being home to many international courts. With a population of around 500,000, The Hague is the third most populous city in the Netherlands. Rotterdam The Hague Airport serves the city, while Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, located in Amsterdam, caters to the majority of international travellers visiting The Hague.

Public transport in The Hague includes trams, buses, metro, intercity trains and ferries, with the metro and many trams operating under the umbrella of Randstad Rail. This service provides connections between The Hague, Rotterdam and Zoetermeer, with some buses also belonging to the Randstad Rail network. The company responsible for operating Randstad Rail is HTM Personenvervoer NV.

History of Randstad Rail

Proposed around 1983 to alleviate the traffic problems caused by the significant growth in population and employment in the Randstad and The Hague, the metro became a solution to a pressing problem. The first proposal for the Randstad Rail was presented on 9 June 1988, proposing the construction of stations at Ridderkek, Alblassedam and Hendrik-Ido Ambacht in The Hague to facilitate travel to Rotterdam. HTM, NS Regional Transport, RET and the ZWN Group joined forces to form the Randstad Rail Foundation to realise the construction of the metro.

The metro service in The Hague was officially inaugurated with the unveiling of Randstad Rail 4 on 29 October 2006. The remaining lines – Metro Line E, Randstad Rail 3 and Randstad Rail 19 – were opened on 10 September 2006, 12 February 2007 and 1 July 2010 respectively.

Lines and Stations

The metro system consists of four main lines, namely Randstad Rail 3, Randstad Rail 4, Randstad Rail 19 and Metro Line E. Each line serves a unique set of stations as follows:

1) Randstad Rail 3:

Stations on this line include: Arnold Spoelplein, Mozartlaan, Pisuissestraat, Heliotrooplaan, Hoefbladlaan, Muurbloemweg, Appelstraat, De Savornin Lohmanplein, Azaleaplein, Zonnebloemstraat, Fahrenheitstraat, Goudenregenstraat, Conradkade, Valkenbosplein, Elandstraat, Van Speijkstraat, Browersgracht, HMC Westeinde, Spui, Grote Markt, Centraal Station, Beatrixkwartier, Leidschendam – Voorburg, Laan Van NOI, Opstelterrein RandstadRail, Voorburg‘t Loo, Forepark, Spoorburg over de Vliet, Voorweg Laag, Nedtrain Leidschendam, Stadhuis, Leidschenveen, Seghwaert, Centrum – West, De Leyens, Palenstein, Voorweg Hoog, Leidsewallen, Buytenwegh, Driemanspolder, Meerzicht, Dorp, Delftsewallen.

2) Randstad Rail 4:

This line features stations such as De Uithof, Bounwlustlaan, Beresteinlaan, Dedemsvaartweg, De Rade, Leyenburg, Zuidwoldepad, Tienhovenselaan, Monnickendamplein, De la Reyweg, Dierenselaan, HMC Westeinde, Monstersestraat, Grote Markt, Browersgracht, Centraal Station, Spui, Laan van NOI, Beatrixkwartier, Leidschendam – Voorburg, Voorburg‘t Loo, Spoorbrug over de Vliet, Leidschenveen, Forepark, Centrum-West, Voorweg Laag, Palenstein , Stadhuis, Willen Dreeslaan, Seghwaert, Osterheem, Javalaan.

3) Randstad Rail 19:

Stations on this line include: HMC Antoniushove, Weigelia, Leidsenhage, Oude Meddenweg, Oosteinde, Leidschenveen Centrum, Klaverveld, Station Ypenburg, Lanen , Gruttosingel, Weidevogellaan, Scholekstersingel, Anthony Fokkersingel, Ypenburg Centrum, Brasserskade, Nieuwe Plantage.

4) Metro Line E:

Stations on this line include: Den Haag Centraal, Voorburg‘t Loo, Laan van NOI, Spoorbrug over de Vliet, Leidschendam – Voorburg, Leidschenveen, Forepark, Pijnacker Centrum, Nootdorp, Berkel Westpolder, Pijnacker Zuid, Rodenrijs, Meijersplein, Wilgenplas, Melanchthonweg, Rotterdam Centraal , Blijdorp, Beurs, Stadhuis, Wilhelminaplein, Leuvehaven, Rijnhaven, Zuidplein, Maashaven, Slinge.

Airport Connectivity

For those travelling to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, the closest metro station is Blijdorp, served by metro line E. From the airport to Blijdorp is a short walk to Bushalte Rotterdam Airport, followed by a 15-minute bus ride on bus 33 towards Rotterdam Centraal. Get off at the Blijdorp metro stop and take a short walk to Blijdorp station. The total journey time is approximately 20 minutes and costs approximately €2.

For those travelling to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, the closest Randstad Rail stations are Den Haag Centraal and Rotterdam Centraal, both on the E line. Travelling from Schiphol to Den Haag Centraal involves a short walk to Schiphol station, a 15-minute Intercity train journey to Dordrecht (alight at Leiden Centraal in Leiden), followed by a 10-minute Intercity train journey to Den Haag Centraal. The total journey costs about €8.30 and takes about 30 minutes. To travel from Schiphol to Rotterdam Centraal station, walk to Schiphol station and take an Intercity Direct train for approximately 28 minutes to Rotterdam Centraal station. This journey takes approximately 30 minutes and costs approximately €12.30.

Schedules, Timetables, and Frequencies

Randstad Rail 3:

Departure frequencies: Trains run every 10 minutes during the day and on Saturdays from Monday to Friday, and every 15 minutes on Monday to Friday evenings, Saturday mornings and Sundays.
Opening and closing times: This line starts at Centrum-West station at 8:00 and ends at Arnold Spoelplein at 1:10.

Randstad Rail 4:

Departure frequencies: Same as Randstad Rail 3.
Opening and closing times: This line starts at 8:00 at Javalaan and ends at 12:58 at De Uithof.

Randstad Rail 19:

Departure frequencies: Trains run every 15 minutes.
Opening and closing times: This line starts at Nieuwe Plantage at 7:58 and ends at HMC Antoniushove at 1:02.

Metro line E:

Departure frequency: Trains run every 15 minutes.
Opening and closing times: This line starts at 7:47 am at Den Haag Centraal and ends at 1:03 am at Slinge.

Ticket Pricing, Subscriptions, and Cards

Tickets are categorised and priced as follows: Tourist Day Pass (€13.50), Park + Day Pass for one person (€5), Park + Day Pass for two people (€6), Park + Day Pass for three people (€7), Park + Day Pass for four people (€8) and Park + Day Pass for five people (€9).

There are three types of season ticket: Regio Abonnement, Altijd Korting Abonnement and HTM Avonduren Abonnement.

The Regio Pass is available in different star values. Each star value has a monthly price, an annual price, a discounted monthly price and a discounted annual price. The prices are as follows (in monthly price, annual price, discounted monthly price, discounted annual price format) One Star (€49, €490, €32, €320), Two Stars (€79, €790, €53, €530), Three Stars (€118, €1180, €78, €780), Four Stars (€156, €1560, €103, €1030), Five Stars (€195, €1950, €129, €1290), Six Stars (€235, €2350, €155, €1550).
The Altijd Korting subscription costs €17.50 per month or €175 per year.
The HTM Avonduren subscription costs €20 per month or €120 per year.
Transport cards are available at the following prices: HTM Uurnetkaart (€3.50), HTM Kinder Dagkaart (€2.50), HTM 3-day travel card (€16.50).

Interesting Facts about Randstad Rail

The Grote Markt and Beatrixkwartier stations are connected by a unique wooden fish-net tunnel.

One of the trams on the RandstadRail network, the Tramrestaurant Hoftrammm, is both a restaurant and a tram. While enjoying their meal, guests can enjoy the view of Scheveningen and the Kerkplein from the tram’s stop at the Grote Kerk in The Hague.

Near Voorburg’t Loo station is a quaint grocery store called Sprinter, the name of the train model used for the metro before 2006.

Travel Tips for Using Randstad Rail

Den Haag Centraal Station is served by international trains from Brussels and Antwerp, a great option for those who prefer to travel by train rather than by plane.
Basel, Moscow, Copenhagen, Cologne, Berlin, Prague and Frankfurt all have direct train connections to Centraal Station.
From Centraal it’s easy to catch trains to Utrecht, Amsterdam and Groningen.

Rules and Guidelines

Metro staff may ask to see your ticket and ID at any time.
Anyone aged 12 or over may be asked to show ID.
Certain trains and stations are equipped with CCTV cameras for security purposes.
Smoking, eating and drinking are only allowed in certain stations. In most cases, passengers are required to stow food, drink, cigarettes and e-cigarettes.
When using an OV-Chipkaart card, passengers must validate the card when entering and exiting the metro. Identification may also be required.
Passengers are asked not to put their feet on empty seats.
Skateboards and skates are not allowed on the metro. They should be stored or carried by hand.
Use headphones to listen to music on the metro.
Dogs on a lead are allowed on the metro and should not occupy seats. Dogs can travel free of charge.
Some metro cars only have space for two wheelchairs or two pushchairs. Wheelchair users are given priority.
If you buy a ticket from the metro driver, make sure you have exact change as they will not accept notes of €50 or more.
Seats reserved for the elderly, pregnant women and people with disabilities are marked with stickers.
Bicycles are allowed after 19:00 on weekdays. At weekends bikes are allowed at any time.
Some trains are equipped with ticket machines. They only accept coins.

Customer Service

Three customer service points are available: HTM service shops at Den Haag HS (Holland Spoor) station, OV service shops at Den Haag Centraal station and HTM service shop at Zoetermeer Centrum-West station.

The customer service phone number is +31 0900 486436. Representatives are available during the following hours:

a) Weekdays: 7:00 am – 10:00 pm.
b) Saturdays: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm.
c) Sundays: 9:00 am – 10:00 pm.

Lost and Found

If you have lost an item on the Tube, you can check https://ilost.co/org/htm-personenvervoer for items found by Tube staff. If your item is listed, click on it and answer a few questions to verify ownership. The item will then be delivered to you for a fee of €4. If you live outside the Netherlands, additional shipping costs will apply.

Items found by Metro staff should appear on the website within three days of being lost. If the item does not appear within this time, it is likely that it has not been found.

Future Expansions

The following extensions are planned for the Randstad Rail network

Randstad Rail 4: This line will include two new stations: Lansingerland-Zoetermeer (NS) and Van Tuyllpark, both scheduled to open in 2028. The Lansingerland-Zoetermeer station will offer connections to the Den Haag-Gouda station.

Randstad Rail 19: This line will have the following new stations: Delft station (NS), Prinsenhof, Mijnbouwplein, Zuidpoort, TU-Mekelpark, TU-Aula, TU-Kluyverpark, TU-Sport en Cultuur and TU-Technopolis.

Metro line E: Additional trains will be added to this line to increase the frequency of services. Currently, six trains per hour run on this line.

Nearby Attractions

Here are some notable attractions near Blijdorp station on the E line, with directions on how to get there by metro:

The Hall of Knights: The total journey time is 39 minutes and the fare is €4.33. From Blijdorp station, take the metro in the direction of Den Haag Centraal for 25 minutes. Get off at the tram/underground station Voorburg’t Loo, Voorburg. Then take tram 3 in the direction of Den Haag Loosduinen for 10 minutes. Get off at tram stop Spui, The Hague. Finally, walk to Ridderzaal, The Hague.
The Peace Palace: The journey takes one hour and one minute and costs €4.71. From Blijdorp, take the metro for 30 minutes to Den Haag Centraal. Get off at Den Haag Centraal, Den Haag. Walk to Tramhalte Centraal station Beneden, Den Haag. Take tram 17 in the direction of Centrum for five minutes. Get off at bus/tram stop Centrum, The Hague. Then take bus 24 in the direction of Kijkduin for 8 minutes. Get off at the Vredespaleis bus/tram stop, The Hague. Finally, walk to Vredespaleis, The Hague.
Large St. Jacob’s Church: The journey takes 43 minutes and costs €4.39. From Blijdorp, take the metro in the direction of E Den Haag Centraal for 25 minutes. Get off at the tram/underground station Voorburg’t Loo, Voorburg. Then take tram 3 in the direction of Den Haag Loosduinen for 10 minutes. Get off at tram stop Grote Markt, The Hague. Walk to Rond de Grote Kerk 12.
The Mauritshuis: The journey takes 40 minutes and costs €4.33. From Blijdorp, take the metro in the direction of E Den Haag Centraal for 25 minutes. Get off at the tram/underground station Voorburg’t Loo, Voorburg. Then take tram 3 in the direction of Den Haag Loosduinen for 10 minutes. Get off at tram stop Spui, The Hague. Walk to Plein 29, 2511 C5 Den Haag.
Scheveningen Resort: The journey takes 50 minutes and costs €4.89. From Blijdorp, take the metro in the direction of E Den Haag Centraal for 30 minutes. Get off at the tram/tram stop Laan van NOI, The Hague. Walk to bus/tram stop Laan van NOI, The Hague. Then take bus number 23 for 15 minutes in the direction of Kurhausweg, The Hague. Finally, walk to Gevers Deynootplein 30, 2586 CK Den Haag-Scheveningen.

Randstad Rail Connections

The Randstad Rail network primarily connects with trams and buses at various stations. The connections available at each station are as follows:

RandstadRail 3: Connections include tram 12 at Goudenregenstraat and Fahrenheitstraat, tram 11 at Conradkade, trams 2 and 4 at HMC Westeinde, Randstad Rail 4, trams 2, 6, bus 25 from Stadsbus, buses 50 and 51 from Streekbus, and bus N4 from Nachtbus at Grote Markt, Randstad Rail 4, trams 2 and 6 at Spui, Randstad Rail 4, Metro Line E, trams 2, 6, 9 , 15, 16, and 17, buses 43, 44, 45, 46, 90 and 444 from Streekbus, buses 18, 22, 24, and 28 from Stadsbus, buses N2 and N6 from Nachtbus, and buses 380, 381, 382, 383, 385, and 386 from Qliner at Centraal Station, Randstad Rail 4 at Beatrixkwartier, Randstad Rail 4, Metro Line E, tram 2, and buses 23 and 28 from Stadsbus at Laan van NOI, Randstad Rail 4, Metro Line E, tram 2 at Voorburg‘t Loo, Randstad Rail 4, Metro Line E, buses 45 and 46 from Streekbus at Leidschendam – Voorburg, Randstad Rail 4, and Metro Line E at Spoorbrug over de Vliet, Randstad Rail 4 and Metro Line E at Forepark, Randstad Rail 19, Metro Line E, Randstad Rail 4, bus 30 from Streekbus at Leidschenveen, Randstad Rail 4 at Voorweg Laag, and Randstad Rail 4, line 170 buses from Zoro-bus, bus N6 from Nachtbus, buses 565 and 577 from Belbus, buses 70, 71, 72, and 74 from Stadsbus, buses 30, 50, 55, 165, 173 and 177 from Streekbus, and train 400 from R-Net at Centrum-West, and Randstad Rail 4 at Stadhuis, Palenstein, and Seghwaert.
RandstadRail 4: Connections include tram 6, buses 21, 23, and 26 from Stadsbus, and buses 31, 35, 36 and 37 from Streekbus at Leyenburg, and tram 6 at Tienhovenselaan, tram 2 at De la Reyweg, bus 165 from Streekbus at Willem Dreeslaan.
Randstad Rail 19: Connections include tram 2, tram 6, bus 46 at HMC Antoniushove, trams 2, 6, bus 46 at Leidsenhage, bus N5 from Nachtbus and bus 30 from Streekbus at Station Den Haag Ypenburg, and tram 1 at Brasserskade.
Metro Line E: Connections include bus 484 from Buurtbus at Nootdorp, bus 484 from Buurtbus, and bus 55 from Streekbus at Pijnacker Centrum, bus 484 from Buurtbus, and bus 174 from Streekbus at Pijnacker Zuid, bus B10 from Nachtbus, and bus 174 from Streekbus at Berkel Westpolder, bus 170 from Zoro bus and bus 173 from Streekbus at Rodenrijs, bus 33 from Stadsbus at Meijersplein, tram 25, and Stadsbus 35 at Melanchthonweg, bus 33 from Stadsbus at Blijdorp, Metro Line D, buses 33, 38, and 44 from Stadsbus, bus 40 from Streekbus, buses B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B9, B10, B11, B16, B17, and B19 from BOB-bus, buses 836, 860, and 890 from Nachtbus, trams 4, 7, 8, 12, 20, 21, 23, 24, and 25 at Station Rotterdam Centraal, Metro Line D, and trams 21, 23, and 24 at Stadhuis, Metro Line A, B, C, and D, buses B5, B7, B11, and B16 from BOB-bus, buses 836, 860, 891, and 892 from Nachtbus, bus 32 from Stadsbus, trams 8, 20, 21, 23, 24, and 25 at Beurs, Metro Line D, and trams 8, 20, 23, and 25 at Leuvehaven, Metro Line D, buses B11, and B16, and trams 20, 23, and 25 at Wilhelminaplein, Metro Line D, and bus 77 from Stadsbus at Rijnhaven, Metro Line D, buses B7 and B11 from BOB-bus, bus 431 from Nachtbus, and tram 2 at Maashaven, and Metro Line D, train 395 from the Interliner, buses B7 and B11 from Nachtbus, buses 82, 84, 90, 91, 92, 93, 130, 136, 139, 143, 144, 146, 160, 164, 166, 167, 168, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 176, 177, 183, 184, 187, 190, 191, 290, and 310 from Streekbus, and buses 44, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 72, 74, 76, and 77 from Stadsbus at Zuidplein, and Metro Line D, buses B7 and B11 from the BOB-bus, buses 68, 70 and 72 from the Stadsbus, and buses 82, 183 and 283 from Streekbus at Slinge.