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

The cheapest way to get from Zaandam to Assen is to bus which costs €18 - €40 and takes 4h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zaandam to Assen is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct train between Zaandam and Assen?

No, there is no direct train from Zaandam to Assen. However, there are services departing from Zaandam and arriving at Assen via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Zaandam to Assen?

The distance between Zaandam and Assen is 215 km. The road distance is 168.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Zaandam to Assen without a car is to train via Utrecht which takes 2h 56m and costs €40 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Zaandam to Assen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zaandam to Assen train from?

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

Train or bus from Zaandam to Assen?

The best way to get from Zaandam to Assen is to train via Utrecht which takes 2h 56m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €40 and takes 4h 2m.

Where does the Zaandam to Assen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zaandam to Assen?

Yes, the driving distance between Zaandam to Assen is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Zaandam to Assen.

Where can I stay near Assen?

There are 851+ hotels available in Assen.

Zaandam to Assen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Zaandam 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 via Utrecht
best
1. Take the train from Zaandam to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Assentrain Intercity
2h 56m
€41–57
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus N44 / ...
4h 2m
€18–37
Drive 168.2 km
1. Drive from Zaandam to Assencar 168.2 km
2h 21m
€30–43
Train
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Assentrain Intercity
3h 1m
€35–110

Zaandam to Assen by train

127Weekly Trains

2h 56mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 214.7 km
Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a train from Zaandam to Assen via Utrecht Centraal in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €10–22 and the journey takes 2h 20m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 5 times a week.

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