The average train between Assen and Essen takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. 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 twice daily between Assen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Assen is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 4h 48m. 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 Oberhausen Hbf station via Zwolle station and Arnhem Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
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 Oberhausen Hbf station.
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The distance between Assen and Essen is 174 km. The road distance is 201 km.
You can take a train from Assen to Essen Hbf via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 23m.
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