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

The cheapest way to get from Zoetermeer to Assen is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 5h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zoetermeer to Assen is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Zoetermeer and Assen?

No, there is no direct bus from Zoetermeer station to Assen. However, there are services departing from Zoetermeer, Mandelabrug/A12/Station and arriving at Assen, Maasstraat via The Hague and Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Zoetermeer and Assen?

No, there is no direct train from Zoetermeer to Assen. However, there are services departing from Zoetermeer Oost and arriving at Assen via Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Zoetermeer to Assen?

The distance between Zoetermeer and Assen is 212 km. The road distance is 212.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Zoetermeer to Assen without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs €30 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Zoetermeer to Assen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zoetermeer to Assen bus from?

Zoetermeer to Assen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from The Hague station.

Where do I catch the Zoetermeer to Assen train from?

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

Train or bus from Zoetermeer to Assen?

The best way to get from Zoetermeer to Assen is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs €30 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Zoetermeer to Assen bus arrive?

Zoetermeer to Assen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.

Where does the Zoetermeer to Assen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zoetermeer to Assen?

Yes, the driving distance between Zoetermeer to Assen is 213 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Zoetermeer to Assen.

Where can I stay near Assen?

There are 807+ hotels available in Assen.

Zoetermeer to Assen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 365 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Zoetermeer 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 AssenIntercity
2h 49m
€35–118
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hague to Groningen central stationN1386 / ...
5h 7m
€21–32
Drive 212.9 km
1. Drive from Zoetermeer to Assen212.9 km
2h 31m
€38–55
Line 365 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leiden, Station Leiden Centraal to Schiphol, Airport365
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to AssenIntercity
4h 6m
€38–57

Zoetermeer to Assen by train

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2h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 211.5 km
Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Zoetermeer, 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, FlixBus operates a bus from The Hague to Groningen central station twice daily. Tickets cost €13–21 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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