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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 Sep 05
$120
Average ticket price on Sep 05
$123
Fastest journey on Sep 05
2 h 36 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
2 h 36 m
Trains on Sep 05
12
Distance
186 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Delft to Assen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Delft to Assen will cost around $123 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $120.
It's difficult to get from Delft to Assen without transferring at least once.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Delft to Assen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $41, while a bus costs an average of $69.
Distance: 115 miles (186 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 56m Average total duration 10h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Delft to Assen:
A train is $28 (€23) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Delft to Assen costing on average $69 (€56).
Other travel options to Assen take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 26m.
The journey is about 3m faster (2h 28m by train vs 2h 31m by car) and roughly $10 (€8) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($41 (€33) vs $51 (€41)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Delft to Assen trains for today, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:08 PM Delft | 2h47 | 12:55 AM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:49 PM Delft | 2h36 | 1:25 AM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:08 PM Delft | 2h47 | 1:55 AM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:22 PM Delft | 7h22 | 6:44 AM Assen | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:49 PM Delft | 2h43 | 2:32 AM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:06 AM Delft | 7h49 | 8:55 AM Assen | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 6:40 AM Delft | 3h15 | 9:55 AM Assen | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 6:49 AM Delft | 2h36 | 9:25 AM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:49 AM Delft | 2h36 | 10:25 AM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:08 AM Delft | 2h47 | 10:55 AM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:49 AM Delft | 2h36 | 11:25 AM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:08 AM Delft | 2h47 | 11:55 AM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:49 AM Delft | 2h36 | 12:25 PM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:08 AM Delft | 2h47 | 12:55 PM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:49 AM Delft | 2h36 | 1:25 PM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:08 AM Delft | 2h47 | 1:55 PM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:49 AM Delft | 2h36 | 2:25 PM Assen | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Delft to Assen run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $41 (€33) but you can travel from only $40 (€32) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 22:46. The fastest train covers the 115 miles (186 km) distance in 2h 24m.
Distance 115 miles (186 km) |
Average train duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 (€33) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 2h 24m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 10:46 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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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 Delft 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 Delft to Assen trains use the Delft to Assen station pair. Use this guide to compare Delft and Assen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Delft 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: Restaurant Het Konings Huys, Spijshuis de Dis
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Delft. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Delft. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Delft: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Delft: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Delft: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Leeuwenbrug, Hotel Johannes Vermeer Delft, Best Western Museumhotels Delft.
Delft Zuid is 1 km from Delft city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Delft Zuid has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Delft Zuid.
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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