Train Essen to Assen from €57 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Assen takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. 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 55m
Duration: 260 km
Distance: €57
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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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 10:32 PM which arrives into Assen at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

1:09 PM → 4:25 PM
3h 16m • 3 changes
1:26 PM → 5:25 PM
3h 59m • 3 changes
3:09 PM → 6:25 PM
3h 16m • 3 changes
3:26 PM → 7:25 PM
3h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:26 AM → 9:25 AM
3h 59m • 3 changes
7:09 AM → 10:25 AM
3h 16m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 59m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 12:25 PM
3h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:26 AM → 9:25 AM
3h 59m • 3 changes
7:09 AM → 10:25 AM
3h 16m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 59m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 12:25 PM
3h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:32 AM → 9:25 AM
3h 53m • 3 changes
7:09 AM → 10:25 AM
3h 16m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 53m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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