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Trip Overview

The average train between Zaandam and Assen takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. 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.

2h 40m
Duration
215 km
Distance
€29
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Zaandam to Assen train times

Trains run hourly between Zaandam and Assen. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zaandam is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Assen at 2:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 30m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 30m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 30m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 45m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 36m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 36m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 45m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 36m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 36m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 45m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 36m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 36m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 45m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 36m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 36m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 45m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 30m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 30m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 17m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 47m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 47m • 1 change
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 30m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zaandam 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.

Map of how to get from Zaandam to Assen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 214.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Zaandam, Netherlands and Assen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Zaandam to Assen via Utrecht Centraal in around 2h 58m.

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