The average train between Assen and Zurich takes 9h 46m and the fastest train takes 8h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Assen to Zurich. 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 4 hours between Assen and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Assen is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Zurich at 2:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 9h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Assen to Zurich? 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 Zurich. However, there are services departing from Assen station and arriving at Zurich station via Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
Assen to Zurich train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Assen station.
Assen to Zurich train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Assen to Zurich train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Assen and Zurich is 641.8 km. The road distance is 894 km.
You can take a train from Assen to Zürich HB via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, Frankfurt, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Basel SBB in around 10h 16m.