There are 4 ways to get from Assen to Münster by train, bus, 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.
Train via Rheine
best- Take the train from Assen to Zwolle
- Take the train from Zwolle to Hengelo
- Take the train from Hengelo to Rheine
3h 18m€43–101Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Groningen central station to Münster bus stop027
4h 21m€15–47Drive 160.5 km
- Drive from Assen to Münster160.5 km
2h€29–42Train
- Take the train from Assen to Zwolle
- Take the train from Zwolle to Enschede
- Take the train from Enschede to Münster Hauptbahnhof
3h 34m€39–92
Assen to Münster by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Assen to Münster is to bus which costs €15 - €50 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Assen to Münster is to drive which takes 2h and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Assen to Münster. However, there are services departing from Assen, Maasstraat and arriving at Münster bus stop via Groningen central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Assen to Münster. However, there are services departing from Assen and arriving at Muenster(Westf)Hbf via Zwolle, Hengelo and Rheine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Assen and Münster is 222 km. The road distance is 160.5 km.
The best way to get from Assen to Münster without a car is to train via Rheine which takes 3h 18m and costs €40 - €110.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Assen to Münster, including transfers.
Assen to Münster bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Groningen central station.
Assen to Münster train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Assen station.
The best way to get from Assen to Münster is to train via Rheine which takes 3h 18m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €50 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Assen, Netherlands and Münster, Germany?
You can take a train from Assen to Muenster(Westf)Hbf via Zwolle, Hengelo, and Rheine in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Groningen central station to Münster bus stop 4 times a week. Tickets cost €10–40 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
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- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Assen to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–40
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €13–20
- 1st Class
- €24–40
Train from Hengelo to Rheine
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–25
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- 1st Class
- €15–25
Train from Enschede to Münster Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–35
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €11–18
- 1st Class
- €20–35
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Assen to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–19
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €17–19
- Phone
- 0900-9292
- Website
- blauwnet.nl
Train from Zwolle to Hengelo
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–15
- Website
- Blauwnet
Train from Zwolle to Enschede
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–17
- Website
- Blauwnet
- Phone
- 0180 6 9 27 37 27
- info@eurobahn.de
- Website
- eurobahn.de
Train from Hengelo to Rheine
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.eurobahn.de/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Hengelo to Rheine
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Enschede to Münster Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Groningen central station to Münster bus stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Assen to Münster bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Münster bus stop station.
Assen to Münster train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zwolle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Assen to Münster is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Assen to Münster.
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