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 44m.

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 44m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Assen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Assen. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Assen, Maasstraat via Münster bus stop and Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

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 48m.

How far is it from Cologne to Assen?

The distance between Cologne and Assen is 314 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 48m and costs €30 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Cologne to Assen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Assen bus from?

Cologne to Assen bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

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 48m and costs €30 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 12m.

Where does the Cologne to Assen bus arrive?

Cologne to Assen bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Münster-Mitte station.

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 44m to drive from Cologne to Assen.

Where can I stay near Assen?

There are 448+ 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 Centraaltrain Ice
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
3. Take the train from Zwolle to Assentrain
3h 48m
€34–108
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Münster-Mittebus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Groningen central stationbus FlixBus 027
6h 12m
Drive 281.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Assencar 281.1 km
2h 44m
€50–72
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain Re
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Flughafen to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the bus from Apeldoorn, Station to Zwolle, Stationbus 201
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Assentrain
6h 8m

Cologne to Assen by train

144Weekly Trains

3h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 313.6 km
Duration: 3h 48m

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 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Assen, Maasstraat via Münster-Mitte, Münster bus stop, Groningen central station, and Groningen, Hoofdstation in around 6h 12m.

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