What is the cheapest way to get from Assen to Den Helder?

The cheapest way to get from Assen to Den Helder is to bus and line 21 bus which costs €27 - €45 and takes 4h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Assen to Den Helder?

The fastest way to get from Assen to Den Helder is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €27 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Assen and Den Helder?

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, Van Knobelsdorffplein, Leeuwarden, Busstation and Den Oever, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Assen and Den Helder?

No, there is no direct train from Assen to Den Helder. However, there are services departing from Assen and arriving at Den Helder via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Assen to Den Helder?

The distance between Assen and Den Helder is 285 km. The road distance is 153.9 km.

How do I travel from Assen to Den Helder without a car?

The best way to get from Assen to Den Helder without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €54.

How long does it take to get from Assen to Den Helder?

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Assen to Den Helder, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Assen to Den Helder bus from?

Assen to Den Helder bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Assen, Triade station.

Where do I catch the Assen to Den Helder train from?

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

Train or bus from Assen to Den Helder?

The best way to get from Assen to Den Helder is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €54. Alternatively, you can bus and line 21 bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Assen to Den Helder bus arrive?

Assen to Den Helder bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein station.

Where does the Assen to Den Helder train arrive?

Assen to Den Helder train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Assen to Den Helder?

Yes, the driving distance between Assen to Den Helder is 154 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Assen to Den Helder.

How do I get a train ticket from Assen to Den Helder?

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Where can I stay near Den Helder?

There are 1989+ hotels available in Den Helder.

Assen to Den Helder - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 21 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Assen to Utrecht CentraalIntercity
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Den HelderIntercity
3h 38m
€53
Bus, line 21 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Assen, Triade to Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein380
2. Take the bus from Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein to Leeuwarden, Busstation21 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Den Oever, Busstation350
4h 42m
€27–40
Drive 153.9 km
1. Drive from Assen to Den Helder153.9 km
2h 2m
€28–40
Train via Amsterdam
1. Take the train from Assen to Almere CentrumIntercity
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Den HelderIntercity
3h 41m
€50–104

Assen to Den Helder by train

133Weekly Trains

3h 38mAverage Duration

€53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 284.9 km
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Assen, Netherlands and Den Helder, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Assen to Den Helder via Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Assen, Triade to Den Helder, Station via Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein, Leeuwarden, Busstation, and Den Oever, Busstation in around 4h 42m.

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