The average train between Rotterdam and Assen takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam and Assen. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Assen at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Assen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Assen station via Assen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Rotterdam to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Gouda station.
Rotterdam to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Assen station.
The distance between Rotterdam and Assen is 184.9 km. The road distance is 219 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Gouda to Assen hourly. Tickets cost €21–50 and the journey takes 1h 56m.