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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Assen is to car ferry and drive which costs €120 - €180 and takes 6h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Assen is to train and fly which takes 6h 43m and costs €150 - €500.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Assen?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Assen. However, there are services departing from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal and arriving at Assen, Maasstraat via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Assen?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Assen. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Assen via London St. Pancras Int., Rotterdam Centraal and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

How far is it from Dover to Assen?

The distance between Dover and Assen is 852 km.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Assen without a car is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs €120 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Dover to Assen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Assen bus from?

Dover to Assen bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Assen train from?

Dover to Assen train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Assen?

The best way to get from Dover to Assen is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs €120 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 27m.

Where does the Dover to Assen bus arrive?

Dover to Assen bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

What is the time difference between Dover and Assen?

Assen is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 3:52 AM in Dover and 4:52 AM in Assen.

Where does the Dover to Assen train arrive?

Dover to Assen train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Assen?

There are 806+ hotels available in Assen.

Dover to Assen - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Dover to Assen by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car ferry, car, plane, or car train

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 Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Gouda to Assentrain
8h 19m
€127–508
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LTN - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Assentrain
7h 33m
€106–335
Bus, train via Rotterdam
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Rotterdam Central Stationbus 814 / ...
2. Take the train from Gouda to Assentrain Intercity
9h 17m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Assencar
6h 49m
€121–172
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Gouda to Assentrain
6h 43m
€156–502
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 814 / ...
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Assentrain Intercity
10h 11m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus 075 / ...
11h 27m
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Assencar
6h 10m
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Assentrain
7h
€144–455
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Assentrain
7h 56m
€135–422
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LGW - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Assentrain
7h 39m
€114–344

Dover to Assen by train

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8h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 852.5 km
Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Dover, England and Assen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Assen via London St Pancras International, London St. Pancras Int., Rotterdam Centraal, and Gouda in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Assen, Maasstraat via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Groningen central station, and Groningen, Hoofdstation in around 11h 27m.

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