There are 4 ways to get from Assen to Den Helder by train, bus, or car
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Train via Amsterdam
best- Take the train from Assen to Amsterdam ZuidIntercity
- Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Den HelderIntercity
3h 30m€44–141Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Assen, Triade to Drachten, Transferium Oost380
- Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Den Oever, Busstation350
4h 6m€27–39Drive 153.9 km
- Drive from Assen to Den Helder153.9 km
2h 2m€28–40Train
- Take the train from Assen to Utrecht CentraalIntercity
- Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Den HelderIntercity
3h 39m€53
Assen to Den Helder by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Assen to Den Helder is to bus which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Assen to Den Helder is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Assen to Den Helder station. However, there are services departing from Assen, Triade and arriving at Den Helder, Station via Drachten, Transferium Oost, Leeuwarden, Busstation and Den Oever, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Assen to Den Helder. However, there are services departing from Assen and arriving at Den Helder via Amsterdam, Station Zuid and Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Assen and Den Helder is 265 km. The road distance is 153.9 km.
The best way to get from Assen to Den Helder without a car is to train via Amsterdam which takes 3h 30m and costs €40 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Assen to Den Helder, including transfers.
Assen to Den Helder bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Assen, Triade station.
Assen to Den Helder train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Assen station.
The best way to get from Assen to Den Helder is to train via Amsterdam which takes 3h 30m and costs €40 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 6m.
What companies run services between Assen, Netherlands and Den Helder, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Assen to Den Helder via Amsterdam Zuid, Amsterdam, Station Zuid, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Assen, Triade to Den Helder, Station via Drachten, Transferium Oost, Leeuwarden, Busstation, and Den Oever, Busstation in around 4h 6m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
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 Den Helder
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–45
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €13–20
- 1st Class
- €24–45
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 Den Helder
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €25
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
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 (0)900 – 0108
- Website
- gd.qbuzz.nl
Bus from Assen, Triade to Drachten, Transferium Oost
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://gd.qbuzz.nl/
Bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Den Oever, Busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://gd.qbuzz.nl/
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More Questions & Answers
Assen to Den Helder bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Drachten, Transferium Oost station.
Assen to Den Helder train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Assen to Den Helder is 154 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Assen to Den Helder.
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