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

The cheapest way to get from Assen to Essen is to bus which costs €27 - €55 and takes 6h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Assen to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Assen and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Assen to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Assen, Maasstraat and arriving at Essen central train station via Groningen central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Assen and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Assen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Assen and arriving at Essen Hbf via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Assen to Essen?

The distance between Assen and Essen is 260 km. The road distance is 212.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Assen to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €50 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Assen to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Assen to Essen bus from?

Assen to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Groningen central station.

Where do I catch the Assen to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Assen to Essen?

The best way to get from Assen to Essen is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €50 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €55 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Assen to Essen bus arrive?

Assen to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Assen to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Assen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Assen to Essen is 213 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Assen to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2522+ hotels available in Essen.

Assen to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Assen to Essen by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Assen to Zwolle
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen HbfIce
3h 34m
€52–131
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Essen central train station027
6h 19m
€27–52
Drive 212.6 km
1. Drive from Assen to Essen212.6 km
2h 12m
€39–56
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Assen to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)AMS - DUS
4h 15m
€141–372
Train via Enschede
1. Take the train from Assen to Zwolle
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Enschede
3. Take the train from Enschede to Dülmen, Bahnhof
4. Take the train from Dülmen, Bahnhof to Essen HbfRe2
4h 58m
€50–109

Assen to Essen by train

249Weekly Trains

3h 34mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 259.6 km
Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Assen, Netherlands and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Assen to Essen Hbf via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Groningen central station to Essen central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €22–45 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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