The average train between Kiel and Assen takes 8h and the fastest train takes 7h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Kiel 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 Kiel and Assen. The earliest departure is at 3:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Assen at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Assen. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Assen station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
Kiel to Assen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Assen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Assen station.
The distance between Kiel and Assen is 277.6 km. The road distance is 573 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Assen via Hamburg Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, and Zwolle in around 7h 5m.