The average train between Alkmaar and Assen takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Alkmaar to Assen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Alkmaar and Assen. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alkmaar is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Assen at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Sloterdijk and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Alkmaar to Assen. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar station and arriving at Assen station via Assen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Alkmaar to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Zuid station.
Alkmaar to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Assen station.
Book your Alkmaar to Assen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and GVB.
The distance between Alkmaar and Assen is 128.5 km. The road distance is 224 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Zuid to Assen hourly. Tickets cost €19–45 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Arriva NL also services this route once a week.