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 - €60 and takes 8h 33m.

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 58m and costs €50 - €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 33m.

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 5h 10m.

How far is it from Leuven to Assen?

The distance between Leuven and Assen is 388 km. The road distance is 314.2 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 5h 10m and costs €60 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m 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 5h 10m and costs €60 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 33m.

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 58m to drive from Leuven to Assen.

How do I get a train ticket from Leuven to Assen?

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Where can I stay near Assen?

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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-Centraltrain L / ...
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Assentrain
5h 10m
€60–209
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Groningen central stationbus N818
8h 33m
€34–57
Drive 314.2 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Assencar 314.2 km
3h 58m
€55–79
Fly, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Assentrain
4h 40m
€114–360
Train via Rotterdam
1. Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Centraltrain L / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Assentrain
5h 11m
€52–136

Leuven to Assen by train

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5h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 387.8 km
Duration: 5h 10m

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 5h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels Zaventem Airport to Groningen central station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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