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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Assen is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 11h 2m.

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 47m 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 2m.

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 21m.

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 21m and costs €120 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 21m 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 FlixBus, 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 21m and costs €120 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 11h 2m.

Where does the Dover to Assen bus arrive?

Dover to Assen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

What is the time difference between Dover and Assen?

Assen is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 11:18 PM in Dover and 12:18 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 798+ hotels available in Assen.

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

There are 12 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 Intl
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraal
3. Take the train from Gouda to Assen
8h 21m
€128–512
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Amsterdam Sloterdijk814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station075 / ...
11h 2m
€45–69
Bus, train via Rotterdam
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Rotterdam Central Station814 / ...
2. Take the train from Gouda to AssenIntercity
8h 51m
€60–157
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
2. Drive from Calais to Assen
6h 48m
€121–172
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LCY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Assen
7h 4m
€144–455
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Amsterdam Sloterdijk814 / ...
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to AssenIntercity
9h 46m
€59–137
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Assen
6h 9m
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Gouda to Assen
6h 47m
€156–492
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LHR - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Assen
8h
€136–426
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LGW - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Assen
7h 47m
€115–328
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)STN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Assen
7h 37m
€110–348
Train, train to London Southend Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Airport
3. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)SEN - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Assen
7h 49m
€111–377

Dover to Assen by train

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Distance: 852.5 km
Duration: 8h 21m

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 21m. 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 2m.

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