The average train between Assen and Kiel takes 6h 21m and the fastest train takes 6h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Assen to Kiel. 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 Kiel. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Assen is at 4:05 PM which arrives into Kiel at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 6h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Assen to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Assen station and arriving at Kiel station via Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
Assen to Kiel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Assen station.
Assen to Kiel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Assen to Kiel train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Blauwnet and 4 other operators.
The distance between Assen and Kiel is 277.6 km. The road distance is 558 km.
You can take a train from Assen to Kiel Hbf via Zwolle, Hengelo, Hamburg-Harburg, and Hamburg Hbf in around 7h 2m.