There are 5 ways to get from Assen to Alkmaar by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Assen to Amsterdam CentraalNachttrein
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to AlkmaarIntercity / ...
2h 29m€46–64Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Assen, Triade to Drachten, Transferium Oost380
- Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Alkmaar, Kanaalkade350
3h 56m€27–37Drive 172.4 km
- Drive from Assen to Alkmaar172.4 km
2h 15m€31–45Train via Amsterdam
- Take the train from Assen to Amsterdam ZuidIntercity
- Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to AlkmaarIntercity / ...
2h 40m€38–115Train via Utrecht
- Take the train from Assen to Utrecht CentraalIntercity
- Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to AlkmaarIntercity
2h 51m€46
Assen to Alkmaar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Assen to Alkmaar is to bus which costs €26 - €40 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Assen to Alkmaar is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Assen to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Assen, Triade and arriving at Alkmaar, Kanaalkade via Drachten, Transferium Oost and Leeuwarden, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Assen to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Assen and arriving at Alkmaar via Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Assen and Alkmaar is 219 km. The road distance is 172.4 km.
The best way to get from Assen to Alkmaar without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs €45 - €65.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Assen to Alkmaar, including transfers.
Assen to Alkmaar bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Assen, Triade station.
Assen to Alkmaar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Assen station.
The best way to get from Assen to Alkmaar is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs €45 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 3h 56m.
What companies run services between Assen, Netherlands and Alkmaar, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Assen to Alkmaar via Amsterdam Centraal in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Assen, Triade to Alkmaar, Kanaalkade via Drachten, Transferium Oost and Leeuwarden, Busstation in around 3h 56m.
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- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Assen to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €38–42
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €38–42
Train from Assen to Amsterdam Zuid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €38–42
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €38–42
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alkmaar
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–22
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €8–13
- 1st Class
- €13–22
Train from Assen to Amsterdam Zuid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–95
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €28–45
- 1st Class
- €55–95
Train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaar
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–19
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €7–12
- 1st Class
- €11–19
Train from Assen to Utrecht Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Alkmaar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +31 (0)900 – 0108
- Website
- gd.qbuzz.nl
Bus from Assen, Triade to Drachten, Transferium Oost
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://gd.qbuzz.nl/
Bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Alkmaar, Kanaalkade
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://gd.qbuzz.nl/
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More Questions & Answers
Assen to Alkmaar bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Drachten, Transferium Oost station.
Assen to Alkmaar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Assen to Alkmaar is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Assen to Alkmaar.
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