The average train between Assen and Haarlem takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Assen to Haarlem. 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 hourly between Assen and Haarlem. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Assen is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Haarlem at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Almere Centrum and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Assen to Haarlem? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Assen to Haarlem. However, there are services departing from Assen station and arriving at Haarlem station via Almere Centrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Assen to Haarlem train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Assen station.
Assen to Haarlem train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
The distance between Assen and Haarlem is 146.7 km. The road distance is 196 km.
You can take a train from Assen to Haarlem via Almere Centrum and Amsterdam Centraal in around 2h 31m.