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Essen to Assen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Assen takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

4h 6m
Duration
260 km
Distance
€51
Average price
Every 2 hours
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 40m
€29–119

Essen to Assen train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Essen and Assen. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Assen at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 259.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 6m

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 40m.

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