The average train between Assen and Switzerland takes 11h 12m and the fastest train takes 10h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Assen to Switzerland. 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 4 times a day between Assen and Switzerland. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Assen is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Switzerland at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 11h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Assen to Switzerland? 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 Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Assen station and arriving at Switzerland station via Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.
Assen to Switzerland train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Assen station.
Assen to Switzerland train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Assen to Switzerland train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Assen and Switzerland is 699.4 km. The road distance is 896 km.
You can take a train from Assen to Zürich Stadelhofen via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, Frankfurt, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 10h 18m.