The average train between Houten and Assen takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Houten 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 2 hours between Houten and Assen. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Houten is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Assen at 1:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Houten to Assen. However, there are services departing from Houten station and arriving at Assen station via Assen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Houten to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
Houten to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Assen station.
Book your Houten to Assen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Houten and Assen is 143.5 km. The road distance is 171 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Assen hourly. Tickets cost €18–40 and the journey takes 1h 34m.