The average train between Assen and Alkmaar takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Assen to Alkmaar. 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 Alkmaar. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Assen is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Alkmaar at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Zuid and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Assen to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Assen station and arriving at Alkmaar station via Amsterdam Zuid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Assen to Alkmaar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Assen station.
Assen to Alkmaar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Alkmaar station.
Book your Assen to Alkmaar train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and GVB.
The distance between Assen and Alkmaar is 128.5 km. The road distance is 224 km.
You can take a train from Assen to Alkmaar via Amsterdam Zuid, Amsterdam, Station Zuid, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 2h 38m.