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

The cheapest way to get from Assen to Purmerend is to bus which costs €16 - €45 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Assen to Purmerend is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Assen and Purmerend?

No, there is no direct bus from Assen to Purmerend. However, there are services departing from Assen, Maasstraat and arriving at Purmerend, Rozenstraat via Groningen central station and Amsterdam, Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Assen and Purmerend?

No, there is no direct train from Assen to Purmerend. However, there are services departing from Assen and arriving at Purmerend via Schiphol Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Assen to Purmerend?

The distance between Assen and Purmerend is 220 km. The road distance is 170.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Assen to Purmerend without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs €35 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Assen to Purmerend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Assen to Purmerend bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Assen to Purmerend train from?

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

Train or bus from Assen to Purmerend?

The best way to get from Assen to Purmerend is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs €35 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €45 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Assen to Purmerend bus arrive?

Assen to Purmerend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Central Station.

Where does the Assen to Purmerend train arrive?

Assen to Purmerend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport station.

Can I drive from Assen to Purmerend?

Yes, the driving distance between Assen to Purmerend is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Assen to Purmerend.

Where can I stay near Purmerend?

There are 2048+ hotels available in Purmerend.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Assen to Purmerend 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
best
1. Take the train from Assen to Schiphol AirportIntercity
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to PurmerendSprinter
2h 52m
€37–115
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Central StationN75 / ...
4h 15m
€16–42
Drive 170.2 km
1. Drive from Assen to Purmerend170.2 km
2h 22m
€31–44
Bus, line 21 bus
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 Alkmaar, Station350
5h 30m
€33–48

Assen to Purmerend by train

139Weekly Trains

2h 52mAverage Duration

€37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 220.5 km
Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Assen, Netherlands and Purmerend, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Assen to Purmerend via Schiphol Airport in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Central Station twice daily. Tickets cost €11–35 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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