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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Assen is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Assen is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs €55 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Assen?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Assen. However, there are services departing from Leuven Rector De Somerplein perron B and arriving at Assen, Maasstraat via Brussels Zaventem Airport and Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Assen?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Assen. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Assen via Antwerpen-Centraal and Schiphol Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Leuven to Assen?

The distance between Leuven and Assen is 388 km. The road distance is 313.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Assen without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €55 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Leuven to Assen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Assen bus from?

Leuven to Assen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels Zaventem Airport station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Assen train from?

Leuven to Assen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.

Train or bus from Leuven to Assen?

The best way to get from Leuven to Assen is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €55 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the Leuven to Assen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leuven to Assen train arrive?

Leuven to Assen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Central station.

Can I drive from Leuven to Assen?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Assen is 314 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Leuven to Assen.

Where can I stay near Assen?

There are 801+ hotels available in Assen.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Leuven to Assen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Louvain to Anvers-CentralL / ...
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Assen
4h 56m
€58–219
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Groningen central stationN818
8h 32m
€34–65
Drive 313.7 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Assen313.7 km
3h 57m
€56–81
Fly, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRU - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Assen
4h 40m
€119–390
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-CentralL / ...
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Lelystad Centrum
3. Take the bus from Lelystad, Station Centrum to Steenwijk, Station214
4. Take the bus from Steenwijk, Station to Assen, Zuidhaege20
8h 8m

Leuven to Assen by train

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4h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 387.8 km
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Assen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Louvain to Assen via Anvers-Central, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Schiphol Airport in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Groningen central station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €26–55 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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