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How to get fromAssen to Texelby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Assen to Texel by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Assen, Triade to Drachten, Transferium Oostbus bus 380
    2. Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Nieuwe Niedorp, Transferiumbus bus 350
    3. Take the ferry from Den Helder to Texelferry ferry
    5h 16m
    €118–145

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Assen to Zaandamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Zaandam to Den Heldertrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Den Helder to Texelferry ferry
    5h 44m
    €34–58

  3. Train, ferry via Utrecht

    1. Take the train from Assen to Utrecht Centraaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Den Heldertrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Den Helder to Texelferry ferry
    6h 4m
    €36–63

Assen to Texel by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket€34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Assen to Texel. However, you can take the bus to Drachten, Transferium Oost, take the line 320 bus to Leeuwarden, Busstation, take the bus to Nieuwe Niedorp, Transferium, take the taxi to Den Helder, then take the ferry to Texel. Alternatively, you can take a train from Assen to Texel via Zaandam, Den Helder, Den Helder, Station, Den Helder, Steiger TESO, and Den Helder in around 5h 44m.

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