There are 5 ways to get from Germany to Assen by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Berlin-Spandau
best- Take the train from Berlin-Spandau to HengeloIce
- Take the train from Hengelo to Zwolle
- Take the train from Zwolle to Assen
6h 40m€97–315Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Groningen central stationN44
9h 35m€39–83Drive 574.5 km
- Drive from Berlin to Assen574.5 km
5h 7m€102–147Fly, train
- Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)DUS - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Assen
4h 52m€138–372Train
- Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Hengelo77
- Take the train from Hengelo to Zwolle
- Take the train from Zwolle to Assen
6h 50m€83–193
Germany to Assen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Germany to Assen is to bus which costs €35 - €85 and takes 9h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Germany to Assen is to fly and train which takes 4h 52m and costs €130 - €380.
No, there is no direct bus from Germany to Assen. However, there are services departing from Berlin Alexanderplatz and arriving at Assen, Maasstraat via Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Germany to Assen. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Assen via Berlin-Spandau, Hengelo and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Germany and Assen is 621 km. The road distance is 574.5 km.
The best way to get from Germany to Assen without a car is to train via Berlin-Spandau which takes 6h 40m and costs €95 - €320.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Germany to Assen, including transfers.
Germany to Assen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin Alexanderplatz station.
Germany to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Berlin-Spandau station.
The best way to get from Germany to Assen is to train via Berlin-Spandau which takes 6h 40m and costs €95 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 9h 35m.
What companies run services between Germany and Assen, Netherlands?
You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Assen via Berlin-Spandau, Hengelo, and Zwolle in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Groningen central station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €30–80 and the journey takes 9h.
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- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–240
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Berlin-Spandau to Hengelo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–250
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €70–110
- 1st Class
- €150–250
Train from Zwolle to Assen
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–40
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €13–20
- 1st Class
- €24–40
Train from Schiphol Airport to Assen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–100
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €30–45
- 1st Class
- €60–100
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Berlin-Spandau to Hengelo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–110
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Berlin Hbf to Hengelo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–130
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- 0900-9292
- Website
- blauwnet.nl
Train from Hengelo to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–15
- Website
- Blauwnet
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Zwolle to Assen
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–19
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €17–19
Train from Schiphol Airport to Assen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €40–44
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €40–44
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–80
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Germany to Assen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.
Germany to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Hengelo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Germany to Assen is 574 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Germany to Assen.
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