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

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Assen is to bus which costs €16 - €30 and takes 2h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Assen is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Assen?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam station to Assen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Central Station and arriving at Assen, Maasstraat via Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Assen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Assen. Services depart twice a week, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 47m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Assen?

The distance between Amsterdam and Assen is 178 km. The road distance is 160 km.

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

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Assen without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs €30 - €45.

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

The train from Amsterdam Centraal to Assen takes 1h 47m including transfers and departs twice a week.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Assen bus from?

Amsterdam to Assen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Assen train from?

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

Train or bus from Amsterdam to Assen?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Assen is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €30 and takes 2h 46m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Assen bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Assen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.

Where does the Amsterdam to Assen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Assen?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Assen is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Amsterdam to Assen.

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

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Where can I stay near Assen?

There are 813+ hotels available in Assen.

Amsterdam to Assen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Amsterdam to Assen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Assentrain Intercity
1h 47m
€30–45
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Groningen central stationbus N75 / ...
2h 46m
€16–29
Drive 160 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Assencar 160 km
2h 17m
€29–41
Train via Amsterdam Zuid
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Assentrain Intercity
2h 31m
€30–97

Amsterdam to Assen by train

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Distance: 178.3 km
Duration: 1h 47m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Assen every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–33 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Arriva NL also services this route once a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Groningen central station twice daily. Tickets cost €11–23 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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