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

The cheapest way to get from Assen to Zaandam is to bus which costs €17 - €35 and takes 3h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Assen to Zaandam is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct train between Assen and Zaandam?

No, there is no direct train from Assen to Zaandam. However, there are services departing from Assen and arriving at Zaandam via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Assen to Zaandam?

The distance between Assen and Zaandam is 215 km. The road distance is 167.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Assen to Zaandam without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €35 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Assen to Zaandam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Assen to Zaandam train from?

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

Train or bus from Assen to Zaandam?

The best way to get from Assen to Zaandam is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €35 and takes 3h 51m.

Where does the Assen to Zaandam train arrive?

Assen to Zaandam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Assen to Zaandam?

Yes, the driving distance between Assen to Zaandam is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Assen to Zaandam.

Where can I stay near Zaandam?

There are 3022+ hotels available in Zaandam.

Assen to Zaandam - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 394 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Assen to Zaandam 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 Utrecht CentraalIntercity
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to ZaandamIntercity / ...
2h 25m
€37–55
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam SloterdijkN1386 / ...
3h 51m
€17–35
Drive 167.8 km
1. Drive from Assen to Zaandam167.8 km
2h 19m
€30–43
Train, line 394 bus
1. Take the train from Assen to Amsterdam ZuidIntercity
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam, Noorderpark to Zaandam, Gedempte Gracht394
2h 37m

Assen to Zaandam by train

126Weekly Trains

2h 25mAverage Duration

€37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 214.6 km
Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a train from Assen to Zaandam via Utrecht Centraal in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk every 4 hours. Tickets cost €11–23 and the journey takes 2h 10m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 5 times a week.

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