The average train between Leiden and Assen takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Leiden 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 Leiden and Assen. The earliest departure is at 3:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Assen at 1:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Assen. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Assen station via Assen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Leiden to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Schiphol Airport Train Station.
Leiden to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Assen station.
Book your Leiden to Assen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Arriva NL.
The distance between Leiden and Assen is 168 km. The road distance is 215 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.