The average train between Assen and Gelsenkirchen takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Assen to Gelsenkirchen. 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 Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Assen is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 11:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



3h 23m • 3 changes


3h 53m • 3 changes


3h 23m • 3 changes


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No, there is no direct train from Assen to Gelsenkirchen. 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 6m.
Assen to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Assen station.
Assen to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
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The distance between Assen and Gelsenkirchen is 169.8 km. The road distance is 199 km.
You can take a train from Assen to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 22m.