Cardiff to Assen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Assen takes 11h 50m and the fastest train takes 9h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.

11h 50m
Duration: 986 km
Distance: €377
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Assentrain

9h 35m

€305–521

Cardiff to Assen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Assen. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Assen at 2:55 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 11h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:20 PM → 2:55 PM
Arrives next day
16h 35m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:24 AM → 4:55 PM
9h 31m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 5:55 PM
9h 5m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 7:55 PM
10h 16m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 9:55 PM
10h 36m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:24 AM → 4:55 PM
9h 31m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 5:55 PM
9h 5m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 7:55 PM
10h 16m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 9:55 PM
10h 36m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:24 AM → 4:55 PM
9h 31m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 5:55 PM
9h 5m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 7:55 PM
10h 16m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 9:55 PM
10h 36m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:24 AM → 4:55 PM
9h 31m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 5:55 PM
9h 5m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 7:55 PM
10h 16m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 9:55 PM
10h 36m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:24 AM → 4:55 PM
9h 31m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 5:55 PM
9h 5m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 7:55 PM
10h 16m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 8:55 PM
9h 36m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:20 AM → 4:55 PM
9h 35m • 4 changes
7:50 AM → 5:55 PM
9h 5m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 7:55 PM
9h 36m • 4 changes
10:20 AM → 9:55 PM
10h 35m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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.

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Assen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Assen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 9h 35m.

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