The average train between Assen and Esbjerg takes 10h 14m and the fastest train takes 8h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Assen to Esbjerg. 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 3 times a day between Assen and Esbjerg. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Assen is at 8:07 PM which arrives into Esbjerg at 1:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Groningen Europapark and take an average of 10h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





11h 22m • 5 changes





8h 19m • 5 changes





8h 19m • 5 changes





8h 19m • 5 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Assen to Esbjerg. However, there are services departing from Assen station and arriving at Esbjerg station via Leer(Ostfriesl). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.
Assen to Esbjerg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen Europapark station.
Assen to Esbjerg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Esbjerg St. station.
Book your Assen to Esbjerg train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Assen and Esbjerg is 301.2 km. The road distance is 636 km.
You can take a train from Assen to Esbjerg St. via Groningen Europapark, Leer(Ostfriesl), Bremen Hbf, Hamburg Hbf, and Kolding St. in around 9h 58m.