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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Assen is to train and bus which costs €55 - €120 and takes 9h 58m.

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 €85 - €130.

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 Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

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 43m and costs €110 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Calais to Assen, including transfers.

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.

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 436+ hotels available in Assen.

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

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

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 Train Station to Assentrain
7h 43m
€117–257
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus N44 / ...
9h 58m
€56–119
Drive 483.7 km
1. Drive from Calais to Assencar 483.7 km
5h 14m
€85–123
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 46m
€70–179
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the bus from Dover to The Haguebus
3. Take the train from Den Haag Centraal to Assentrain
11h 54m
€59–157

Calais to Assen by train and foot

80Weekly Services

7h 43mAverage Duration

€117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 586.8 km
Duration: 7h 43m

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 Train Station in around 7h 43m.

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