The average train between Assen and Ostend takes 6h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Assen to Ostend. 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 every 2 hours between Assen and Ostend. 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 Ostend at 9:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Zuid and take an average of 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Assen to Ostend? 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 Ostend. However, there are services departing from Assen station and arriving at Ostend station via Amsterdam Zuid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
Assen to Ostend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Assen station.
Assen to Ostend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Ostende station.
Book your Assen to Ostend train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Assen and Ostend is 317.5 km. The road distance is 458 km.
You can take a train from Assen to Ostende via Amsterdam Zuid, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 6h 3m.