The average train between Assen and Cologne takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Assen to Cologne. 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 Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Assen is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Assen to Cologne? 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 Cologne. However, there are services departing from Assen station and arriving at Cologne station via Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Assen to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Assen station.
Assen to Cologne train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Assen to Cologne train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Assen and Cologne is 231 km. The road distance is 314 km.
You can take a train from Assen to Köln Hbf via Zwolle and Arnhem Centraal in around 4h 14m.