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Essen to Assen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Assen takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen 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.

3h 46m
Duration
260 km
Distance
€51
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 43N / ...
  2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain train
  3. Take the train from Zwolle to Assentrain train
3h 32m
€29–114

Essen to Assen train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Assen. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Assen at 1:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 259.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Assen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Assen via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 3h 32m.

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