The average train between Assen and Bruges takes 6h 18m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Assen to Bruges. 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 every 4 hours between Assen and Bruges. 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 Bruges at 10:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Schiphol Airport and take an average of 6h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 30m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Assen to Bruges? 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 Bruges. However, there are services departing from Assen station and arriving at Bruges station via Schiphol Airport Train Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
Assen to Bruges train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Assen station.
Assen to Bruges train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Bruges station.
Book your Assen to Bruges train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Assen and Bruges is 302.4 km. The road distance is 436 km.
You can take a train from Assen to Bruges via Schiphol Airport and Anvers-Central in around 5h 18m.