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

The cheapest way to get from Haarlem to Assen is to bus which costs €19 - €40 and takes 4h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Haarlem to Assen is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Haarlem and Assen?

No, there is no direct train from Haarlem to Assen. However, there are services departing from Haarlem and arriving at Assen via Amsterdam Centraal and Almere Centrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Haarlem to Assen?

The distance between Haarlem and Assen is 200 km. The road distance is 178.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Haarlem to Assen without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs €30 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Haarlem to Assen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Haarlem to Assen train from?

Haarlem to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Almere Centrum station.

Train or bus from Haarlem to Assen?

The best way to get from Haarlem to Assen is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs €30 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €40 and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the Haarlem to Assen train arrive?

Haarlem to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Assen station.

Can I drive from Haarlem to Assen?

Yes, the driving distance between Haarlem to Assen is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Haarlem to Assen.

Where can I stay near Assen?

There are 805+ hotels available in Assen.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Haarlem 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 Amsterdam Zuid to AssenIntercity
2h 47m
€33–102
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station075 / ...
4h 8m
€19–37
Drive 178.6 km
1. Drive from Haarlem to Assen178.6 km
2h 26m
€32–46
Train via Almere Stad
1. Take the train from Almere Centrum to AssenIntercity
2h 49m
€36–97

Haarlem to Assen by bus and train

129Weekly Services

2h 47mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 199.9 km
Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Haarlem, Netherlands and Assen, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Zuid to Assen hourly. Tickets cost €28–95 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Arriva NL also services this route once a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €11–21 and the journey takes 2h 20m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 5 times a week.

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