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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Assen is to drive which costs €45 - €75 and takes 2h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Assen is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Assen?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Assen. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Assen via Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Cologne to Assen?

The distance between Cologne and Assen is 313 km. The road distance is 281.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Assen without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €55 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Cologne to Assen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Assen train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Assen?

The best way to get from Cologne to Assen is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 57m.

Where does the Cologne to Assen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Assen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Assen is 281 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Cologne to Assen.

Where can I stay near Assen?

There are 807+ hotels available in Assen.

Cologne to Assen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Assen 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 Köln Hbf to Arnhem CentraalIce
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
3. Take the train from Zwolle to Assen
3h 49m
€57–142
Drive 281.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Assen281.1 km
2h 43m
€50–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Stadthaus
2. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Groningen central station027
6h 57m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf FlughafenRe
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Arnhem CentraalRe
3. Take the bus from Apeldoorn, Station to Zwolle, Station201
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Assen
5h 39m

Cologne to Assen by train

130Weekly Trains

3h 49mAverage Duration

€57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 313.5 km
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Assen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Assen via Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Hbf to Assen, Maasstraat via Dortmund Stadthaus, Dortmund Stadthaus, Dortmund Hbf, Dortmund central bus station, Groningen central station, and Groningen, Hoofdstation in around 6h 57m.

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