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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Assen is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 5h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Assen is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Assen?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Assen. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Assen, Maasstraat via The Hague and Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Assen?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Assen. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Assen via Amsterdam Zuid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Leiden to Assen?

The distance between Leiden and Assen is 215 km. The road distance is 194.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Assen without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €21 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Leiden to Assen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Assen bus from?

Leiden to Assen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from The Hague station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Assen train from?

Leiden to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.

Train or bus from Leiden to Assen?

The best way to get from Leiden to Assen is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €21 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Leiden to Assen bus arrive?

Leiden to Assen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.

Where does the Leiden to Assen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leiden to Assen?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Assen is 194 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Leiden to Assen.

Where can I stay near Assen?

There are 873+ hotels available in Assen.

Leiden to Assen - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Leiden 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 Leiden Centraal to Amsterdam Zuidtrain Sprinter / ...
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Assentrain Intercity
2h 53m
€22–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Hague to Groningen central stationbus N1386 / ...
5h 37m
€26–41
Drive 194.5 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Assencar 194.5 km
2h 40m
€35–51

Leiden to Assen by train

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2h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 215 km
Duration: 2h 53m

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

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Assen via Amsterdam Zuid in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from The Hague to Groningen central station twice daily. Tickets cost €15–27 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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