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

The cheapest way to get from Assen to Kiel is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Assen to Kiel is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Assen and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Assen station to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Assen, Busstation Marsdijk and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Groningen central station and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Assen and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Assen to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Assen and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Zwolle, Hengelo, Hamburg-Harburg and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

How far is it from Assen to Kiel?

The distance between Assen and Kiel is 425 km. The road distance is 378.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Assen to Kiel without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 42m and costs €40 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Assen to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Assen to Kiel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Assen to Kiel train from?

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

Train or bus from Assen to Kiel?

The best way to get from Assen to Kiel is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs €70 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 57m.

Where does the Assen to Kiel bus arrive?

Assen to Kiel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Assen to Kiel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Assen to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Assen to Kiel is 378 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Assen to Kiel.

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1609+ hotels available in Kiel.

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

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

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N75 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Rj
7h 42m
€43–72
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N75 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Kiel central bus stationbus 050 / ...
7h 57m
€32–54
Train
1. Take the train from Assen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Hengelotrain
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Hamburg-Harburgtrain Ice
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Rj
8h 4m
€73–154
Drive 378.2 km
1. Drive from Assen to Kielcar 378.2 km
4h 2m
€67–96
Bus via Assen, Rolderstraat
1. Take the bus from Groningen to Hamburg - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Kiel central bus stationbus 050 / ...
8h 22m
€33–60

Assen to Kiel by train, bus, and foot

6Weekly Services

7h 42mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 425.2 km
Duration: 7h 42m

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

You can take a train from Assen to Kiel Hbf via Zwolle, Hengelo, Hamburg-Harburg, and Hamburg Hbf in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Assen, Busstation Marsdijk to Kiel central bus station via Groningen, Hoofdstation, uitstaphalte, Groningen central station, and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 7h 57m.

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