The average train between Leiden and Assen takes 2h 23m 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 12:14 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 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 23m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Leiden to Assen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Assen. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal station and arriving at Assen station via Amsterdam Zuid station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Leiden to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.
Leiden to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Assen station.
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The distance between Leiden and Assen is 168 km. The road distance is 194 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Assen via Amsterdam Zuid in around 2h 53m.