There are 5 ways to get from Antwerp to Assen by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Lelystad Centrumtrain Eurocity Direct
- Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Assentrain Intercity
3h 45m€53–177Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N814 / ...
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus 075 / ...
6h 37m€22–56Drive 279.6 km
- Drive from Antwerp to Assencar 279.6 km
3h 16m€50–72Fly, train
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Assentrain
5h€122–415Train via Breda
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Bredatrain Ec
- Take the train from Breda to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Assentrain
4h 8m€53–114
Antwerp to Assen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Antwerp to Assen is to bus which costs €22 - €60 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Antwerp to Assen is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Antwerp to Assen. However, there are services departing from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and arriving at Assen, Maasstraat via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Antwerp to Assen. However, there are services departing from Antwerpen-Centraal and arriving at Assen via Lelystad Centrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Antwerp and Assen is 331 km. The road distance is 279.6 km.
The best way to get from Antwerp to Assen without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €50 - €180.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Antwerp to Assen, including transfers.
Antwerp to Assen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.
Antwerp to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Antwerpen-Centraal station.
The best way to get from Antwerp to Assen is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs €50 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €60 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Antwerp, Belgium and Assen, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Assen via Lelystad Centrum in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Assen, Maasstraat via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Groningen central station, and Groningen, Hoofdstation in around 6h 37m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–240
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Lelystad Centrum
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–110
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €30–50
- 1st Class
- €65–110
Train from Lelystad Centrum to Assen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–70
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €20–35
- 1st Class
- €40–70
Train from Schiphol Airport to Assen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–100
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €30–45
- 1st Class
- €60–100
Train from Anvers-Central to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–29
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €10–16
- 1st Class
- €17–29
Train from Breda to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–33
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Zwolle to Assen
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–40
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €13–20
- 1st Class
- €24–40
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Lelystad Centrum to Assen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €27–30
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €27–30
Train from Schiphol Airport to Assen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €40–44
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €40–44
Train from Anvers-Central to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–14
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €12–14
Train from Breda to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €38–42
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €38–42
Train from Zwolle to Assen
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–19
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €17–19
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Anvers-Central to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–15
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–25
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Antwerp to Assen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Antwerp to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Lelystad Centrum station.
Yes, the driving distance between Antwerp to Assen is 280 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Antwerp to Assen.
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