The average train between Hoofddorp and Assen takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Hoofddorp and Assen. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hoofddorp is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Assen at 1:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 4m. 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 4m.
Hoofddorp to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Schiphol Airport Train Station.
Hoofddorp to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Assen station.
Book your Hoofddorp to Assen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Hoofddorp and Assen is 148.1 km. The road distance is 193 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Assen hourly. Tickets cost €20–50 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Arriva NL also services this route once a week.