The average train between Zaandam and Assen takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Zaandam 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 Zaandam and Assen. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zaandam is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Assen at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zaandam to Assen. However, there are services departing from Zaandam station and arriving at Assen station via Assen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Zaandam to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Schiphol Airport Train Station.
Zaandam to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Assen station.
Book your Zaandam to Assen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Zaandam and Assen is 132.4 km. The road distance is 207 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.