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Drents Museum
Leading museum of Drenthe with archaeology, art, and high-profile exhibitions, set in a historic former monastery near the center.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bremen to Assen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bremen to Assen will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
It's difficult to get from Bremen to Assen without transferring at least once.

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Buses from Bremen to Assen run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $23 if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 22:40. The fastest bus covers the 93 miles (150 km) distance in 2h 0m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Bremen to Assen.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 03:18AM | Duration 3h08 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 03:06PM | Duration 3h56 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:56PM | Duration 3h16 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 01:36AM | Duration 2h56 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
The table below shows live departures for Bremen to Assen buses for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:55 AM Bremen | 4h10 | 7:05 AM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:05 AM Bremen | 3h45 | 9:50 AM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:10 AM Bremen | 3h56 | 3:06 PM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:40 PM Bremen | 3h16 | 5:56 PM Assen | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Bremen to Assen with FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. Overnight buses available on this route with FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Leading museum of Drenthe with archaeology, art, and high-profile exhibitions, set in a historic former monastery near the center.
Open-air heritage museum showing the region’s farm life, crafts, and village buildings in a spacious green setting outside central Assen.
National prison museum in nearby Veenhuizen explaining Dutch justice and incarceration history through objects, buildings, and stories.
Large city forest on Assen’s edge with trails, ponds, and open landscapes, popular for walking, running, and quiet nature breaks.
Expansive woodland and heath reserve near Assen with trails and natural viewpoints, excellent for a scenic walk beyond the center.
Historic central square lined with monuments, shops, and terraces, ideal for starting a walk through Assen’s civic and cultural core.
Drentse knieperties are thin rolled waffles from Drenthe, served at New Year. They are a regional festive sweet tied closely to local family tradition.
Drentse turfstekers is a hearty regional dish linked to peat workers, usually potatoes with pork or sausage. It reflects Drenthe's rural working-class food culture.
Spekdikken are old-style buckwheat pancakes from Drenthe, commonly baked with bacon and syrup. They are a classic winter and fairground food in the region.
Well-known hotel restaurant offering refined French and Dutch-inspired dining. Suitable for a more formal meal in an elegant historic atmosphere.
Popular casual dining spot in Assen with a broad menu, good drinks, and a lively city-center atmosphere suited to lunch or dinner.
Established grand café and restaurant in central Assen, known for reliable Dutch and European dishes in a stylish yet relaxed setting.
Moderate for the Netherlands. Hotels and dining cost more than smaller EU towns, but local buses and casual meals stay manageable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis: round up. Cafes: small change is enough.
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