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Trip Overview

The average train between Groningen and Assen takes 18 min and the fastest train takes 17 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Groningen 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.

18 min
Duration
27 km
Distance
€7
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Groningen to Assen train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between Groningen and Assen. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Groningen is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Assen at 12:05 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 18 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 17 min • Direct
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    train train 20 min • Direct
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    train train 17 min • Direct
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    train train 20 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 20 min • Direct
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    train train 21 min • Direct
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    train train 17 min • Direct
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    train train 20 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 20 min • Direct
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    train train 17 min • Direct
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    train train 20 min • Direct
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    train train 17 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 20 min • Direct
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    train train 20 min • Direct
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    train train 17 min • Direct
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    train train 20 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 20 min • Direct
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    train train 20 min • Direct
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    train train 18 min • Direct
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    train train 22 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 20 min • Direct
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    train train 20 min • Direct
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    train train 22 min • Direct
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    train train 17 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 20 min • Direct
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    train train 20 min • Direct
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    train train 17 min • Direct
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    train train 20 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Groningen 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.

Map of how to get from Groningen to Assen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 27.4 km
  • Duration: 18 min

What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Assen, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Groningen to Assen every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €3–6 and the journey takes 20 min. Arriva NL also services this route twice a week.

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