The average train between Assen and Aachen takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Assen to Aachen. 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 Assen and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Assen is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Aachen at 11:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 32m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Assen to Aachen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Assen to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Assen station and arriving at Aachen station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
Assen to Aachen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Assen station.
Assen to Aachen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Aachen West station.
Book your Assen to Aachen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Arriva NL.
The distance between Assen and Aachen is 249 km. The road distance is 387 km.
You can take a train from Assen to Aachen West via Utrecht Centraal and Maastricht in around 4h 44m.