The average train between Brussels and Assen takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Brussels 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 Brussels and Assen. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Assen at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Assen. However, there are services departing from Brussels station and arriving at Assen station via Schiphol Airport Train Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Brussels to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Brussel-Zuid station.
Brussels to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Assen station.
Book your Brussels to Assen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Brussels and Assen is 282.8 km. The road distance is 378 km.
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid to Assen via Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 4h 10m.