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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Assen is to bus which costs €27 - €45 and takes 5h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Assen is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Assen?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Assen. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Assen, Maasstraat via Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Assen?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Assen. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Assen via Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Essen to Assen?

The distance between Essen and Assen is 260 km. The road distance is 214 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Assen without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €35 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Essen to Assen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Assen bus from?

Essen to Assen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Assen train from?

Essen to Assen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Assen?

The best way to get from Essen to Assen is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €35 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Essen to Assen bus arrive?

Essen to Assen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.

Where does the Essen to Assen train arrive?

Essen to Assen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Essen to Assen?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Assen is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Essen to Assen.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Assen?

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Where can I stay near Assen?

There are 904+ hotels available in Assen.

Essen to Assen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Assen by train, bus, or car

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 Essen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 77
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
3. Take the train from Zwolle to Assentrain
3h 23m
€36–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Groningen central stationbus FlixBus 027
5h 26m
€28–45
Drive 214 km
1. Drive from Essen to Assencar 214 km
2h 10m
€39–56
Train via Oberhausen Hbf
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 43N / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
3. Take the train from Zwolle to Assentrain
3h 44m
€29–107
Train via Enschede
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Coesfeld, Bahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Coesfeld, Bahnhof to Enschedetrain
3. Take the train from Enschede to Zwolletrain
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Assentrain
5h 8m

Essen to Assen by train

55Weekly Trains

3h 23mAverage Duration

€36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 259.6 km
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Assen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Assen via Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Groningen central station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €21–40 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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