The average train between Haarlem and Assen takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Haarlem 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.
Trains run hourly between Haarlem and Assen. The earliest departure is at 2:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Haarlem is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Assen at 1:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Centraal and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Haarlem to Assen. However, there are services departing from Haarlem station and arriving at Assen station via Assen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Haarlem to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Almere Centrum station.
Haarlem to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Assen station.
The distance between Haarlem and Assen is 146.7 km. The road distance is 197 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Almere Centrum to Assen hourly. Tickets cost €16–40 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Arriva NL also services this route once a week.