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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Assen is to bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 12h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Assen is to train and fly which takes 6h 42m and costs €150 - €460.

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and Assen?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Assen. However, there are services departing from Shellons Street Car Park and arriving at Assen, Maasstraat via Dover, Ghent Dampoort, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and Assen?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Assen. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Assen via London St. Pancras Int., Rotterdam Centraal and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

How far is it from Folkestone to Assen?

The distance between Folkestone and Assen is 841 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to Assen without a car is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs €130 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Folkestone to Assen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Assen bus from?

Folkestone to Assen bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Folkestone to Assen train from?

Folkestone to Assen train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to Assen?

The best way to get from Folkestone to Assen is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs €130 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 12h 30m.

Where does the Folkestone to Assen bus arrive?

Folkestone to Assen bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Gent-Dampoort station.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and Assen?

Assen is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 3:33 AM in Folkestone and 4:33 AM in Assen.

Where does the Folkestone to Assen train arrive?

Folkestone to Assen train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Assen?

There are 801+ hotels available in Assen.

Folkestone to Assen - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Folkestone to Assen by train (Eurostar), bus, car train, car, train, plane, or car ferry

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 Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraal
3. Take the train from Gouda to Assen
8h 27m
€136–503
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-Dampoort
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Amsterdam Sloterdijk826 / ...
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station075 / ...
12h 30m
€35–79
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Assen
5h 52m
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Gouda to Assen
6h 42m
€158–458
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-Dampoort
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-CentralIc / ...
3. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Lelystad Centrum
4. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Assen
10h 21m
€65–210
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
2. Drive from Calais to Assen
7h 7m
€123–179
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LCY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Assen
6h 54m
€144–372
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LHR - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Assen
7h 50m
€142–368
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LGW - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Assen
7h 31m
€121–281
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)STN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Assen
7h 26m
€105–275
Train, train to London Southend Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to Stratford International
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Airport
3. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)SEN - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Assen
7h 39m
€111–274

Folkestone to Assen by train

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Distance: 840.9 km
Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Assen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Assen via London St Pancras International, London St. Pancras Int., Rotterdam Centraal, and Gouda in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Assen, Maasstraat via Pencester Road, Dover, Gent-Dampoort, Ghent Dampoort, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Groningen central station, and Groningen, Hoofdstation in around 12h 30m.

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