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

The cheapest way to get from Hildesheim to Assen is to drive which costs €55 - €80 and takes 3h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hildesheim to Assen is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs €55 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Hildesheim and Assen?

No, there is no direct train from Hildesheim to Assen. However, there are services departing from Hildesheim Hbf and arriving at Assen via Hannover Hbf, Hengelo and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Hildesheim to Assen?

The distance between Hildesheim and Assen is 397 km. The road distance is 309.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Hildesheim to Assen without a car is to train via Enschede which takes 5h 29m and costs €85 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Hildesheim to Assen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hildesheim to Assen train from?

Hildesheim to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Hannover Hbf station.

Train or bus from Hildesheim to Assen?

The best way to get from Hildesheim to Assen is to train via Enschede which takes 5h 29m and costs €85 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 6h 38m.

Where does the Hildesheim to Assen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hildesheim to Assen?

Yes, the driving distance between Hildesheim to Assen is 309 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Hildesheim to Assen.

Where can I stay near Assen?

There are 801+ hotels available in Assen.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Hildesheim 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 via Enschede
best
1. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to HengeloIce
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Zwolle
3. Take the train from Zwolle to Assen
5h 29m
€88–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Bremen FernbusterminalN881 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Groningen central stationN75 / ...
6h 38m
€54–83
Drive 309.3 km
1. Drive from Hildesheim to Assen309.3 km
3h 14m
€55–80
Train
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)56
2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to GroningenRe
5h 52m
€75–163
Train via Herford
1. Take the train from Hildesheim Hbf to HerfordRe
2. Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof to Hengelo
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Zwolle
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Assen
6h 25m

Hildesheim to Assen by train

99Weekly Trains

5h 29mAverage Duration

€88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 397.3 km
Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a train from Hildesheim Hbf to Assen via Hannover Hbf, Hengelo, and Zwolle in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hildesheim Hbf to Assen, Maasstraat via Hannover Hbf, Hanover central bus station, Bremen Fernbusterminal, Groningen central station, and Groningen, Hoofdstation in around 6h 38m.

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