There are 3 ways to get from Emden to Assen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningentrain 20133 / ...
- Take the train from Groningen to Assentrain Sprinter / ...
2h 20m€13–36Bus, line 309 bus
- Take the bus from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningenbus 16332 / ...
- Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Assen, Maasstraatbus 309 / ...
2h 47m€15–28Drive 101.6 km
- Drive from Emden to Assencar 101.6 km
1h 23m€22–31
Emden to Assen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Emden to Assen is to bus and line 309 bus which costs €15 - €28 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Emden to Assen is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Emden to Assen. However, there are services departing from Leer(Ostfriesl) and arriving at Assen, Maasstraat via Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Emden to Assen. However, there are services departing from Emden Hbf and arriving at Assen via Leer(Ostfriesl) and Groningen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Emden and Assen is 122 km. The road distance is 101.6 km.
The best way to get from Emden to Assen without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €13 - €40.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Emden to Assen, including transfers.
Emden to Assen bus services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leer(Ostfriesl) station.
Emden to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leer(Ostfriesl) station.
The best way to get from Emden to Assen is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €13 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 309 bus, which costs €15 - €28 and takes 2h 47m.
What companies run services between Emden, Germany and Assen, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Emden Hbf to Assen via Leer(Ostfriesl) and Groningen in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Emden Hbf to Assen, Maasstraat via Leer(Ostfriesl), Leer(Ostfriesl), Groningen, and Groningen, Hoofdstation in around 2h 47m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Groningen to Assen
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €11–17
Train from Groningen to Assen
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €6–10
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Bus from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +31 900 0155
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Assen, Maasstraat
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
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Booking & Getting There
Emden to Assen bus services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen station.
Emden to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emden to Assen is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Emden to Assen.
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