The average train between Assen and Leiden takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Assen to Leiden. 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 Leiden. 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 Leiden at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Assen to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Assen station and arriving at Leiden station via Amsterdam Zuid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Assen to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Assen station.
Assen to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leiden Centraal station.
Book your Assen to Leiden train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Assen and Leiden is 168 km. The road distance is 215 km.
You can take a train from Assen to Leiden Centraal via Amsterdam Zuid in around 2h 17m.