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 9h 31m.

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 9h 31m.

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 47m.

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 47m and costs €110 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m 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 47m and costs €110 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €85 and takes 9h 31m.

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 803+ 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 EuropeTer
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airport
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Assen
6h 47m
€115–290
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station075 / ...
9h 31m
€26–81
Drive 442.9 km
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Assen442.9 km
4h 49m
€79–113
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europe
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRU - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Assen
6h 43m
€144–460
Train
1. Take the train from La Panne to Anvers-CentralIc
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Assen
8h
€66–230
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-CentralTer
3. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Lelystad Centrum
4. Take the bus from Lelystad, Station Centrum to Steenwijk, Station214
5. Take the bus from Steenwijk, Station to Assen, Zuidhaege20
11h 14m

Dunkirk to Assen by train

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6h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 563.5 km
Duration: 6h 47m

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 47m. 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 9h 31m.

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