The average train between Ypres and Assen takes 6h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Ypres 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 every 4 hours between Ypres and Assen. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Ypres is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Assen at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Central and take an average of 6h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ypres to Assen. However, there are services departing from Ypres station and arriving at Assen station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
Ypres to Assen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ypres station.
Ypres to Assen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Assen station.
Book your Ypres to Assen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Arriva NL.
The distance between Ypres and Assen is 347 km. The road distance is 470 km.
You can take a train from Ypres to Assen via Anvers-Central, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 6h 13m.