The average train between Assen and Brussels takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Assen to Brussels. 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 3 hours between Assen and Brussels. 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 Brussels at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Gouda and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Assen to Brussels? 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 Brussels. However, there are services departing from Assen station and arriving at Brussels station via Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Assen to Brussels train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Assen station.
Assen to Brussels train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your Assen to Brussels train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Eurostar.
The distance between Assen and Brussels is 282.8 km. The road distance is 357 km.
You can take a train from Assen to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi via Gouda and Rotterdam Centraal in around 3h 55m.