The average train between Bruges and Assen takes 5h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Bruges to Assen. 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 3 hours between Bruges and Assen. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bruges is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Assen at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Central and take an average of 5h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 30m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bruges to Assen? 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 Bruges to Assen. However, there are services departing from Bruges station and arriving at Assen station via Anvers-Central station and Schiphol Airport station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
Bruges to Assen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.
Bruges to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Assen station.
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The distance between Bruges and Assen is 302.4 km. The road distance is 369 km.
You can take a train from Bruges to Assen via Anvers-Central and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 5h 23m.