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 €25 - €50 and takes 5h 19m.

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 9m and costs €35 - €55.

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 19m.

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 Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

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 34m and costs €50 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m 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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Assen?

The best way to get from Essen to Assen is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €50 and takes 5h 19m.

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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), 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 9m to drive from Essen to Assen.

Where can I stay near Assen?

There are 799+ hotels available in Assen.

Essen to Assen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 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 Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem CentraalIce
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
3. Take the train from Zwolle to Assen
3h 34m
€52–118
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Groningen central station027
5h 19m
€25–47
Drive 214 km
1. Drive from Essen to Assen214 km
2h 9m
€39–56
Train via Enschede
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Dülmen, BahnhofRe2
2. Take the train from Dülmen, Bahnhof to Enschede
3. Take the train from Enschede to Zwolle
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Assen
4h 52m
€51–91

Essen to Assen by train

247Weekly Trains

3h 34mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 259.7 km
Duration: 3h 34m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Assen via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Groningen central station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €20–40 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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