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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Assen is to bus which costs €95 - €150 and takes 18h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Assen is to train and fly which takes 6h 26m and costs €160 - €420.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Assen?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Assen. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Assen, Maasstraat via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Assen?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Assen. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Assen via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Schiphol Airport Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

How far is it from Reading to Assen?

The distance between Reading and Assen is 811 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Assen without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 8h 18m and costs €220 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Reading to Assen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Assen bus from?

Reading to Assen bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Assen train from?

Reading to Assen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Assen?

The best way to get from Reading to Assen is to train via Brussels which takes 8h 18m and costs €220 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €150 and takes 18h 31m.

Where does the Reading to Assen bus arrive?

Reading to Assen bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Assen?

Assen is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 1:36 AM in Reading and 2:36 AM in Assen.

Where does the Reading to Assen train arrive?

Reading to Assen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Assen?

There are 857+ hotels available in Assen.

Reading to Assen - 14 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 14 ways to get from Reading to Assen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Assentrain
8h 18m
€225–430
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus N44 / ...
18h 31m
€97–145
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Assencar
7h 43m
€259–313
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Assentrain
6h 33m
€116–376
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Assentrain
9h 18m
€105–273
Train #2
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Assentrain
9h 25m
€110–270
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Assencar
8h 52m
€150–270
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Assentrain
6h 51m
€168–516
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Gouda to Assentrain
6h 46m
€163–486
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SOU - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Assentrain
6h 26m
€162–418
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LGW - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Assentrain
7h 19m
€106–301
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LTN - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Assentrain
7h 23m
€117–321
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
5. Take the train from Zwolle to Assentrain
8h 27m
€143–359
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Assentrain
8h 41m
€102–371

Reading to Assen by train and subway

102Weekly Services

8h 18mAverage Duration

€225Cheapest Price

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Distance: 810.9 km
Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Assen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Reading to Assen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Assen, Maasstraat via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Groningen central station, and Groningen, Hoofdstation in around 18h 31m.

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