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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.
Cheapest price on Oct 16
$55
Average ticket price on Oct 16
$55
Fastest journey on Oct 16
3 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Oct 16
3 h 40 m
Trains on Oct 16
1
Distance
246 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Antwerp to Assen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Antwerp to Assen will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
On Fri, Oct 16, we found 1 trains from Antwerp to Assen, including 1 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 16 the direct trains cover the 246 km distance in an average of 3 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Fri, Oct 16 the slowest trains will take 3 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Trains from Antwerp to Assen run on average 37 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $40 but you can travel from only $32 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:05. The fastest train covers the 152 miles (246 km) distance in 2h 43m.
Distance 152 miles (246 km) |
Average train duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 |
Trains per day 37 |
Fastest train 2h 43m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:05 PM |
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Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
The table below shows live departures for Antwerp to Assen trains for today, Thursday, October 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2357+ 9527+ 733 | 8:07 AM Antwerp-South | 3h48 | 11:55 AM Assen | 2 transfers | |
2928+ 9527+ 733 | 8:24 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 3h31 | 11:55 AM Assen | 2 transfers | |
9527+ 733 | 8:35 AM Antwerp-Central | 3h20 | 11:55 AM Assen | 1 transfer | |
9219+ 2035 · 535 | 8:38 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 3h47 | 12:25 PM Assen | 2 transfers | |
9219+ 2035 · 535 | 8:45 AM Antwerp-Central | 3h40 | 12:25 PM Assen | 2 transfers | |
2358+ 9531+ 737 | 9:07 AM Antwerp-South | 3h48 | 12:55 PM Assen | 2 transfers | |
2929+ 9531+ 737 | 9:24 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 3h31 | 12:55 PM Assen | 2 transfers | |
9531+ 737 | 9:35 AM Antwerp-Central | 3h20 | 12:55 PM Assen | 1 transfer | |
9223+ 2039 · 539 | 9:38 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 3h47 | 1:25 PM Assen | 2 transfers | |
9223+ 2039 · 539 | 9:45 AM Antwerp-Central | 3h40 | 1:25 PM Assen | 2 transfers | |
2359+ 9535+ 741 | 10:07 AM Antwerp-South | 3h48 | 1:55 PM Assen | 2 transfers | |
2930+ 9535+ 741 | 10:24 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 3h31 | 1:55 PM Assen | 2 transfers | |
9535+ 741 | 10:35 AM Antwerp-Central | 3h20 | 1:55 PM Assen | 1 transfer | |
9227+ 2043 · 543 | 10:38 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 3h47 | 2:25 PM Assen | 2 transfers | |
9227+ 2043 · 543 | 10:45 AM Antwerp-Central | 3h40 | 2:25 PM Assen | 2 transfers | |
2360+ 9539+ 745 | 11:07 AM Antwerp-South | 3h48 | 2:55 PM Assen | 2 transfers | |
2931+ 9539+ 745 | 11:24 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 3h31 | 2:55 PM Assen | 2 transfers | |
9539+ 745 | 11:35 AM Antwerp-Central | 3h20 | 2:55 PM Assen | 1 transfer | |
9231+ 2047 · 547 | 11:38 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 3h47 | 3:25 PM Assen | 2 transfers | |
9231+ 2047 · 547 | 11:45 AM Antwerp-Central | 3h40 | 3:25 PM Assen | 2 transfers | |
2361+ 9543+ 749 | 12:07 PM Antwerp-South | 3h48 | 3:55 PM Assen | 2 transfers | |
2932+ 9543+ 749 | 12:24 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 3h31 | 3:55 PM Assen | 2 transfers | |
9543+ 749 | 12:35 PM Antwerp-Central | 3h20 | 3:55 PM Assen | 1 transfer | |
9235+ 2051 · 551 | 12:38 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 3h47 | 4:25 PM Assen | 2 transfers | |
1811+ 9329+ 2849 · 551 | 12:43 PM Antwerp-South | 3h42 | 4:25 PM Assen | 3 transfers | |
9235+ 2051 · 551 | 12:45 PM Antwerp-Central | 3h40 | 4:25 PM Assen | 2 transfers | |
1811+ 9329+ 2849 · 551 | 12:50 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 3h35 | 4:25 PM Assen | 3 transfers | |
9329+ 2849 · 551 | 1:00 PM Antwerp-Central | 3h25 | 4:25 PM Assen | 2 transfers | |
2362+ 9547+ 753 | 1:07 PM Antwerp-South | 3h48 | 4:55 PM Assen | 2 transfers | |
2933+ 9547+ 753 | 1:24 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 3h31 | 4:55 PM Assen | 2 transfers | |
9547+ 753 | 1:35 PM Antwerp-Central | 3h20 | 4:55 PM Assen | 1 transfer | |
9239+ 2055 · 555 | 1:38 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 3h47 | 5:25 PM Assen | 2 transfers | |
9239+ 2055 · 555 | 1:45 PM Antwerp-Central | 3h40 | 5:25 PM Assen | 2 transfers | |
2363+ 9551+ 757 | 2:07 PM Antwerp-South | 3h48 | 5:55 PM Assen | 2 transfers | |
2934+ 9551+ 757 | 2:24 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 3h31 | 5:55 PM Assen | 2 transfers | |
9551+ 757 | 2:35 PM Antwerp-Central | 3h20 | 5:55 PM Assen | 1 transfer | |
9243+ 2059 · 559 | 2:38 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 3h47 | 6:25 PM Assen | 2 transfers | |
9243+ 2059 · 559 | 2:45 PM Antwerp-Central | 3h40 | 6:25 PM Assen | 2 transfers | |
2364+ 9555+ 761 | 3:07 PM Antwerp-South | 3h48 | 6:55 PM Assen | 2 transfers | |
2935+ 9555+ 761 | 3:24 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 3h31 | 6:55 PM Assen | 2 transfers | |
9555+ 761 | 3:35 PM Antwerp-Central | 3h20 | 6:55 PM Assen | 1 transfer | |
9247+ 2063 · 563 | 3:38 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 3h47 | 7:25 PM Assen | 2 transfers | |
9247+ 2063 · 563 | 3:45 PM Antwerp-Central | 3h40 | 7:25 PM Assen | 2 transfers | |
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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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Antwerp to Assen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Assen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Antwerp to Assen trains use the Antwerpen Centraal to Assen station pair. Use this guide to compare Antwerp and Assen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Antwerpen Centraal is 1 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café - Brasserie Royal, Einstein Koffie, Leonidas, Starbucks, Yam Yam, Panos, Sweetz To Go, Frituur Centraal, lunch & pasta coffee, Döner Company, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station after logging in to the Free Wifi-NmbsSncb network. ATMs are located inside the atrium and retail area.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00. Information desks are located in the main station hall on the ground floor (entrance/exit Koningin Astridplein).
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located at the top of the escalators in the retail area. .
Available at Antwerpen Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Antwerpen Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen Centraal: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Nearby hotels include Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station, A-Stay Antwerpen, Hotel NH Collection Antwerp Centre.
Antwerpen-Berchem is 2 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen-Berchem has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Wagamama, Brasserie Dikke Mee
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Antwerpen-Berchem. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Antwerpen-Berchem. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Antwerpen-Berchem: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Antwerpen-Berchem: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen-Berchem: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Hotel Antwerp Berchem, Tulip Inn Antwerpen, Ibis Budget Antwerpen Centraal Station.
Antwerpen-Zuid is 2 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen-Zuid has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Zuidcafé, Restaurant Het Gerecht
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Antwerpen-Zuid. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Antwerpen-Zuid. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Antwerpen-Zuid: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Antwerpen-Zuid: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen-Zuid: Restrooms.
Nearby hotels include B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Zuid, Hotel Rubenshof, Hotel Pilar.
Assen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant De Peerdestal, Grand Café Liff
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Assen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Assen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Assen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Assen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Assen: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Van der Valk Hotel Assen, Best Western City Hotel de Jonge, Hotel de Bonte Wever.
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