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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Assen is to bus which costs €18 - €50 and takes 5h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Assen is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Assen?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Assen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Assen, Maasstraat via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Assen?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Assen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Assen via Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Assen?

The distance between Rotterdam and Assen is 219 km. The road distance is 217.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Assen without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €35 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Rotterdam to Assen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Assen bus from?

Rotterdam to Assen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Assen train from?

Rotterdam to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Gouda station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Assen?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Assen is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €35 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €50 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Assen bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Assen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Assen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Assen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Assen is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Rotterdam to Assen.

Where can I stay near Assen?

There are 813+ hotels available in Assen.

Rotterdam to Assen - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Rotterdam 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 Gouda to Assentrain Intercity
2h 51m
€36–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 813 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus 075 / ...
5h 36m
€18–46
Drive 217.8 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Assencar 217.8 km
2h 34m
€39–56

Rotterdam to Assen by train

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2h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 219.3 km
Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Assen, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Gouda to Assen hourly. Tickets cost €30–110 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Assen, Maasstraat via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Groningen central station, and Groningen, Hoofdstation in around 5h 36m.

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