The average train between Hoofddorp and Assen takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Hoofddorp 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 every 4 hours between Hoofddorp and Assen. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hoofddorp is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Assen at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hoofddorp to Assen. However, there are services departing from Hoofddorp station and arriving at Assen station via Assen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Hoofddorp to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Zuid station.
Hoofddorp to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Assen station.
The distance between Hoofddorp and Assen is 148.1 km. The road distance is 193 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Zuid to Assen hourly. Tickets cost €19–45 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Arriva NL also services this route once a week.