The average train between Assen and Purmerend takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Assen to Purmerend. 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 Purmerend. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Assen is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Purmerend at 6:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Assen to Purmerend? 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 Purmerend. However, there are services departing from Assen station and arriving at Purmerend station via Schiphol Airport Train Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Assen to Purmerend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Assen station.
Assen to Purmerend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Purmerend station.
Book your Assen to Purmerend train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Assen and Purmerend is 120.9 km. The road distance is 220 km.
You can take a train from Assen to Purmerend via Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 2h 48m.