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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Assen is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 9h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Assen is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Assen?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Assen. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Assen, Maasstraat via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Assen?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Assen. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Assen via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Schiphol Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Calais to Assen?

The distance between Calais and Assen is 587 km. The road distance is 483.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Assen without a car is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs €110 - €250.

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

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

Where do I catch the Calais to Assen bus from?

Calais to Assen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.

Where do I catch the Calais to Assen train from?

Calais to Assen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais to Assen?

The best way to get from Calais to Assen is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs €110 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 9h 27m.

Where does the Calais to Assen bus arrive?

Calais to Assen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Calais to Assen train arrive?

Calais to Assen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Calais to Assen?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Assen is 484 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Calais to Assen.

How do I get a train ticket from Calais to Assen?

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Where can I stay near Assen?

There are 853+ hotels available in Assen.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Assen by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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 Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Assentrain
7h 42m
€112–242
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus N44 / ...
9h 27m
€46–70
Drive 483.7 km
1. Drive from Calais to Assencar 483.7 km
5h 14m
€85–122
Train via Breda
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain Ter
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Bredatrain Ec / ...
4. Take the train from Breda to Zwolletrain
5. Take the train from Zwolle to Assentrain
8h 44m
€88–251
Train via Lelystad
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic
3. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Lelystad Centrumtrain
4. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Assentrain
9h 7m
€81–177

Calais to Assen by train and foot

79Weekly Services

7h 42mAverage Duration

€112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 586.6 km
Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Assen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Assen via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Schiphol Airport in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Assen, Maasstraat via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Groningen central station, and Groningen, Hoofdstation in around 9h 27m.

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