There are 4 ways to get from Alkmaar to Assen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Alkmaar to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
- Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Assentrain Intercity
3h 19m€47–50Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Alkmaar, Kanaalkade to Leeuwarden, Busstationbus 350
- Take the bus from Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein to Assen, Triadebus 380
4h 12m€27–37Drive 173.7 km
- Drive from Alkmaar to Assencar 173.7 km
2h 21m€30–43Train via Amsterdam
- Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain Sprinter / ...
- Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Assentrain Intercity
3h 36m€39–123
Alkmaar to Assen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alkmaar to Assen is to bus which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Alkmaar to Assen is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Alkmaar to Assen. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar, Kanaalkade and arriving at Assen, Triade via Leeuwarden, Busstation and Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Alkmaar to Assen. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar and arriving at Assen via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Alkmaar and Assen is 244 km. The road distance is 173.7 km.
The best way to get from Alkmaar to Assen without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs €46 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Alkmaar to Assen, including transfers.
Alkmaar to Assen bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Alkmaar, Kanaalkade station.
Alkmaar to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Alkmaar station.
The best way to get from Alkmaar to Assen is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs €46 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between Alkmaar, Netherlands and Assen, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Alkmaar to Assen via Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alkmaar, Kanaalkade to Assen, Triade via Leeuwarden, Busstation and Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein in around 4h 12m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Alkmaar to Utrecht Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Assen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–31
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–25
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- 1st Class
- €15–25
Train from Amsterdam Zuid to Assen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–95
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €28–45
- 1st Class
- €55–95
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Amsterdam Zuid to Assen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €38–42
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €38–42
- Phone
- +31 (0)900 – 0108
- Website
- gd.qbuzz.nl
Bus from Alkmaar, Kanaalkade to Leeuwarden, Busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://gd.qbuzz.nl/
Bus from Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein to Assen, Triade
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://gd.qbuzz.nl/
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More Questions & Answers
Alkmaar to Assen bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Leeuwarden, Busstation.
Alkmaar to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alkmaar to Assen is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Alkmaar to Assen.
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