There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Assen by bus, train, train (TGV, Eurostar), 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Calais to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N814 / ...
- Take the train from Gouda to Assentrain Intercity
7h 17m€60–157Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Calais to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N814 / ...
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus 075 / ...
9h 27m€45–71Train via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airporttrain
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Assentrain
7h 36m€89–242Drive 483.7 km
- Drive from Calais to Assencar 483.7 km
5h 14m€86–124Train
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain Ter
- Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Assentrain
8h 33m€101–182
Calais to Assen by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Assen is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 9h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Assen is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs €85 - €130.
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.
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 and Schiphol Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Calais and Assen is 523 km. The road distance is 483.7 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Assen without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 17m and costs €60 - €160.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Calais to Assen, including transfers.
Calais to Assen bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Calais station.
Calais to Assen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
The best way to get from Calais to Assen is to train via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) which takes 7h 36m and costs €85 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 9h 27m.
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, Brussels-Midi, Brussel-Zuid, and Schiphol Airport in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Assen, Maasstraat via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Groningen central station, and Groningen, Hoofdstation in around 9h 27m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Gouda to Assen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–110
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €30–50
- 1st Class
- €60–110
Train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Schiphol Airport to Assen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–100
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €30–45
- 1st Class
- €60–100
Train from Zwolle to Assen
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–40
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €13–20
- 1st Class
- €24–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €17–25
- Rail 1st Class
- €26–40
Train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €22–35
- Rail 1st Class
- €35–50
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Schiphol Airport to Assen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €40–44
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €40–44
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €49–55
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €49–55
Train from Zwolle to Assen
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–19
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €17–19
- Phone
- 01204 327509
- info@atlantictravel.co.uk
- Website
- atlantictravel.co.uk
Bus from Calais to Rotterdam Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
Bus from Calais to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Calais to Rotterdam Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Calais to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Calais to Assen bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Calais to Assen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Assen is 484 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Calais to Assen.
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