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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Assen is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Assen is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Assen?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Assen. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Assen, Maasstraat via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Assen?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Assen. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Assen via Hamburg Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Kiel to Assen?

The distance between Kiel and Assen is 421 km. The road distance is 390.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Assen without a car is to train and bus via Bremen which takes 5h 59m and costs €65 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Kiel to Assen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Assen bus from?

Kiel to Assen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kiel central bus station.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Assen train from?

Kiel to Assen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Assen?

The best way to get from Kiel to Assen is to bus which takes 6h 52m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €95 - €220 and takes 7h 6m.

Where does the Kiel to Assen bus arrive?

Kiel to Assen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Kiel to Assen train arrive?

Kiel to Assen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Assen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Assen is 391 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Kiel to Assen.

Where can I stay near Assen?

There are 873+ hotels available in Assen.

Kiel to Assen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Kiel 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, bus via Bremen
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 56 / ...
4. Take the bus from Leer to Groningen, Hoofdstationbus 401
5h 59m
€65–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus 050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Groningen central stationbus N75 / ...
6h 52m
€31–55
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re70 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Groningen central stationbus N75 / ...
6h 32m
€41–87
Drive 390.9 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Assencar 390.9 km
3h 38m
€70–102
Train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hengelotrain
4. Take the train from Hengelo to Zwolletrain
5. Take the train from Zwolle to Assentrain
7h 6m
€97–219
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re70 / ...
2. Take the bus from HAMBURG, ZOB, Adenauerallee 74 to Groningen, Central Stationbus
8h 37m
€45–103

Kiel to Assen by train and bus

186Weekly Services

5h 59mAverage Duration

€65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 420.8 km
Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Assen, Maasstraat via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Groningen central station, and Groningen, Hoofdstation in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Assen via Hamburg Hbf, Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, and Zwolle in around 7h 6m.

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