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Trip Overview

The average train between Assen and Essen takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

4h 20m
Duration
260 km
Distance
€54
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Assen to Zwolletrain train
  2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain train
  3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Ice
3h 27m
€27–93

Assen to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Assen and Essen. 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 Essen at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 259.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Assen, Netherlands and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Assen to Essen Hbf via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 27m.

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