The average train between Assen and Bruges takes 6h 18m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. 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 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Assen is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Bruges at 9:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Zuid and take an average of 6h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Assen to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Assen station and arriving at Bruges station via Amsterdam Zuid. 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) 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 Amsterdam Zuid, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 5h 47m.