The average train between Assen and Kiel takes 7h 51m and the fastest train takes 6h 35m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Assen and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Assen is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Kiel at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 7h 51m. 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 7h 51m.
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 3 other operators.
The distance between Assen and Kiel is 277.6 km. The road distance is 573 km.
You can take a train from Assen to Kiel Hbf via Zwolle, Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 7h 5m.