The average train between Assen and Essen takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Assen to Essen. 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 Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Assen is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Assen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Assen station and arriving at Essen station via Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Assen to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Assen station.
Assen to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Assen to Essen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Assen and Essen is 174 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a train from Assen to Essen Hbf via Zwolle and Arnhem Centraal in around 4h 24m.