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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Assen is to bus which costs €75 - €200 and takes 18h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Assen is to train and fly which takes 6h 24m and costs €150 - €470.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Assen?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Assen. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Assen, Maasstraat via London Victoria, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Assen?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Assen. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Assen via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Schiphol Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.

How far is it from Colchester to Assen?

The distance between Colchester and Assen is 835 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Assen without a car is to train which takes 9h 2m and costs €200 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Colchester to Assen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Assen bus from?

Colchester to Assen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Assen train from?

Colchester to Assen train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Assen?

The best way to get from Colchester to Assen is to train which takes 9h 2m and costs €200 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €200 and takes 18h 12m.

Where does the Colchester to Assen bus arrive?

Colchester to Assen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Colchester and Assen?

Assen is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 1:05 PM in Colchester and 2:05 PM in Assen.

Where does the Colchester to Assen train arrive?

Colchester to Assen train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Where can I stay near Assen?

There are 801+ hotels available in Assen.

Colchester to Assen - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Colchester to Assen by train (Eurostar), bus, ferry, train, car, car train, car ferry, or plane

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 Colchester to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airport
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Assen
9h 2m
€200–619
Train to London Southend Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colchester to Shenfield
2. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)SEN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Assen
7h 1m
€73–279
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars to Harwich International Station102
2. Take the ferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Holland
3. Take the train from Den Haag Centraal to Assen
13h 44m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to London Victoria816
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Sloterdijk814
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station075 / ...
18h 12m
€80–193
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Assen
7h 35m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Assen
8h 42m
€151–220
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Norwich
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)NWI - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Assen
6h 27m
€194–851
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Gouda to Assen
6h 24m
€153–464
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LCY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Assen
6h 38m
€139–473
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)STN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Assen
6h 41m
€75–312
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)STN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Utrecht Centraal
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Assen
7h 43m
€93–292
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bremen Airport (BRE)STN - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)
4. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningen Europapark
8h 47m
€76–334

Colchester to Assen by train and subway

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9h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 835.3 km
Duration: 9h 2m

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You can take a train from Colchester to Assen via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Schiphol Airport in around 9h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Assen, Maasstraat via London Victoria, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Groningen central station, and Groningen, Hoofdstation in around 18h 12m.

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