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The average train between Houten and Assen takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. 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.

2h 7m
Duration
171 km
Distance
€22
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Assentrain train Intercity
2h 21m
€19–42

Houten to Assen train times

Trains run hourly between Houten and Assen. The earliest departure is at 12:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Houten is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Assen at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7h 54m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 24m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 24m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 55m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 25m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 25m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 1m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)1h 51m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)1h 51m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)1h 51m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 171.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 7m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Assen hourly. Tickets cost €18–40 and the journey takes 1h 34m.

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