What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Assen?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Assen is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 3h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Assen?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Assen is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Assen?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen to Assen. However, there are services departing from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße and arriving at Assen, Maasstraat via Münster bus stop and Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Assen?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Assen. However, there are services departing from Aachen West and arriving at Assen via Heerlen and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Aachen to Assen?

The distance between Aachen and Assen is 361 km. The road distance is 324.7 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Assen without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Assen without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs €55 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Assen?

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Aachen to Assen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Assen bus from?

Aachen to Assen bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße station.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Assen train from?

Aachen to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Heerlen station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Assen?

The best way to get from Aachen to Assen is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs €55 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Aachen to Assen bus arrive?

Aachen to Assen bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Münster-Mitte station.

Where does the Aachen to Assen train arrive?

Aachen to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Assen?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Assen is 325 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Aachen to Assen.

How do I get a train ticket from Aachen to Assen?

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Where can I stay near Assen?

There are 853+ hotels available in Assen.

Aachen to Assen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Aachen to Assen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Assentrain Intercity
5h 32m
€58–191
Drive 324.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Aachen to Assencar 324.7 km
3h 10m
€57–82
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Münster-Mittebus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Groningen central stationbus FlixBus 027
6h 50m
Train via Zwolle
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Roermondtrain
2. Take the train from Roermond to Nijmegentrain
3. Take the train from Nijmegen to Zwolletrain
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Assentrain
5h 32m
€59–145
Train via Kleve
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Krefeld Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Kleve Bahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Nijmegen to Zwolletrain
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Assentrain
6h 11m

Aachen to Assen by train

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5h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 360.5 km
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Assen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Aachen West to Assen via Heerlen and Utrecht Centraal in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Assen, Maasstraat via Münster-Mitte, Münster bus stop, Groningen central station, and Groningen, Hoofdstation in around 6h 50m.

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