The average train between Bruges and Assen takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Bruges and Assen. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bruges is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Assen at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Central and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
Bruges to Assen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.
Bruges to Assen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Assen station.
Book your Bruges to Assen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Bruges and Assen is 302.4 km. The road distance is 436 km.
You can take a train from Bruges to Assen via Anvers-Central, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 5h 41m.