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

The cheapest way to get from Papenburg to Assen is to drive which costs €12 - €19 and takes 1h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Papenburg to Assen is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs €12 - €19.

Is there a direct bus between Papenburg and Assen?

No, there is no direct bus from Papenburg to Assen. However, there are services departing from Papenburg, AOK and arriving at Assen, Maasstraat via Leer and Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Papenburg and Assen?

No, there is no direct train from Papenburg to Assen. However, there are services departing from Papenburg, Bahnhof and arriving at Assen via Leer(Ostfriesl) and Groningen Europapark. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Papenburg to Assen?

The distance between Papenburg and Assen is 116 km. The road distance is 70.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Papenburg to Assen without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €30 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Papenburg to Assen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Papenburg to Assen bus from?

Papenburg to Assen bus services, operated by Jacobs Reisedienst, depart from Papenburg, AOK station.

Where do I catch the Papenburg to Assen train from?

Papenburg to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leer(Ostfriesl) station.

Train or bus from Papenburg to Assen?

The best way to get from Papenburg to Assen is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €30 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 309 bus, which costs and takes 2h 37m.

Where does the Papenburg to Assen bus arrive?

Papenburg to Assen bus services, operated by Jacobs Reisedienst, arrive at Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB station.

Where does the Papenburg to Assen train arrive?

Papenburg to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen Europapark station.

Can I drive from Papenburg to Assen?

Yes, the driving distance between Papenburg to Assen is 70 km. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Papenburg to Assen.

Where can I stay near Assen?

There are 802+ hotels available in Assen.

Papenburg to Assen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 309 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Papenburg 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 Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningen EuropaparkRe
2. Take the train from Groningen Europapark to AssenSprinter / ...
2h 20m
€32–72
Drive 70.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Papenburg to Assen70.3 km
1h 1m
€13–19
Bus, line 309 bus
1. Take the bus from Papenburg, AOK to Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB600
2. Take the bus from Leer to Groningen, Hoofdstation401
3. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Assen, Maasstraat309 / ...
2h 37m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Papenburg, AOK to Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB600
2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to GroningenRe
2h 51m
Bus, train via Winschoten
1. Take the bus from Papenburg, AOK to Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB600
2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to WinschotenRe
3. Take the bus from Winschoten, Station to Assen, Oostersingel24
4h 22m

Papenburg to Assen by train

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2h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 115.7 km
Duration: 2h 20m

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

You can take a train from Papenburg, Bahnhof to Assen via Leer(Ostfriesl) and Groningen Europapark in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Papenburg, AOK to Assen, Maasstraat via Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB, Leer, and Groningen, Hoofdstation in around 2h 37m.

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