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

The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Assen is to bus which costs €26 - €85 and takes 11h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Assen is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Dunkirk and Assen?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Assen. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Assen, Maasstraat via Lille - Europe Train Station, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Dunkirk and Assen?

No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Assen. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Assen via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Schiphol Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Dunkirk to Assen?

The distance between Dunkirk and Assen is 563 km. The road distance is 442.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Assen without a car is to train via Lille which takes 6h 50m and costs €90 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Dunkirk to Assen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Assen bus from?

Dunkirk to Assen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Assen train from?

Dunkirk to Assen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.

Train or bus from Dunkirk to Assen?

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Assen is to train via Lille which takes 6h 50m and costs €90 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €85 and takes 11h 17m.

Where does the Dunkirk to Assen bus arrive?

Dunkirk to Assen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where does the Dunkirk to Assen train arrive?

Dunkirk to Assen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.

Can I drive from Dunkirk to Assen?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Assen is 443 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Dunkirk to Assen.

Where can I stay near Assen?

There are 813+ hotels available in Assen.

Dunkirk to Assen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Dunkirk to Assen by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, plane, or train (Eurostar)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Lille
best
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Assentrain
6h 50m
€93–320
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus 075 / ...
11h 17m
€26–83
Drive 442.9 km
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Assencar 442.9 km
4h 49m
€79–114
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Assentrain
6h 39m
€142–500
Train
1. Take the train from La Panne to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Assentrain
8h 21m
€68–220
Train via Lelystad
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain Ter
3. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Lelystad Centrumtrain
4. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Assentrain
8h 58m
€86–190

Dunkirk to Assen by train

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6h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 563.5 km
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Assen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Assen via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Schiphol Airport in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Assen, Maasstraat via Lille - Europe Train Station, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Groningen central station, and Groningen, Hoofdstation in around 11h 17m.

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