There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam to Assen by train, car, or train (Eurostar)
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Train
best- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to AssenIntercity
2h 21m€32Drive 217.8 km
- Drive from Rotterdam to Assen217.8 km
2h 33m€39–56Train via Gouda
- Take the train from Gouda to AssenIntercity
2h 54m€36–122Train via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol AirportThalys
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to AssenIntercity
2h 58m€57–102
Rotterdam to Assen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Assen is to train which costs €32 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Assen is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €32.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Assen. Services depart twice daily, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Rotterdam and Assen is 219 km. The road distance is 217.8 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Assen without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €32.
The train from Rotterdam Centraal to Assen takes 2h 21m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Rotterdam to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Assen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Assen is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Rotterdam to Assen.
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What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Assen, Netherlands?
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Assen twice daily. Tickets cost €32 and the journey takes 2h 21m.
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- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Assen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €32
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Gouda to Assen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–110
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €30–50
- 1st Class
- €60–110
Train from Schiphol Airport to Assen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €32
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–60
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €26–40
- Comfort
- €28–40
- Premium
- €45–60
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Schiphol Airport to Assen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €40–44
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €40–44
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