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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
$170
Average price
$170
Fastest journey
3 h 18 m
Average duration
3 h 18 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Deurne to Assen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Deurne to Assen will cost around $170 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $170.
It's difficult to get from Deurne to Assen without transferring at least once.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Deurne to Assen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a train costs an average of $170.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$170 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Deurne to Assen:
A bus is $121 (€97) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Deurne to Assen costing on average $170 (€137).
Other travel options to Assen take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 24m.
Tickets start at around $170 (€137) compared to roughly $65 (€52) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-105.36 (€-84.70). The journey takes 3h 26m versus 2h 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Deurne to Assen trains for today, Saturday, August 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:37 AM Antwerpen-centraal | 3h18 | 10:55 AM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:37 AM Antwerpen-centraal | 3h18 | 11:55 AM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:37 AM Antwerpen-centraal | 3h18 | 12:55 PM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:37 AM Antwerpen-centraal | 3h18 | 1:55 PM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:37 AM Antwerpen-centraal | 3h18 | 2:55 PM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:37 PM Antwerpen-centraal | 3h18 | 3:55 PM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:37 PM Antwerpen-centraal | 3h18 | 4:55 PM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:37 PM Antwerpen-centraal | 3h18 | 5:55 PM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:37 PM Antwerpen-centraal | 3h18 | 6:55 PM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:37 PM Antwerpen-centraal | 3h18 | 7:55 PM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:37 PM Antwerpen-centraal | 3h18 | 8:55 PM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:37 PM Antwerpen-centraal | 3h18 | 9:55 PM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:37 PM Antwerpen-centraal | 3h18 | 10:55 PM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:37 PM Antwerpen-centraal | 3h18 | 11:55 PM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:37 PM Antwerpen-centraal | 3h18 | 12:55 AM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:37 PM Antwerpen-centraal | 3h18 | 1:55 AM Assen | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Deurne to Assen run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $170 (€137) but you can travel from only $46 (€37) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:28, the last at 22:37. The fastest train covers the 110 miles (178 km) distance in 3h 18m.
Distance 110 miles (178 km) |
Average train duration 3h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $170 (€137) |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 3h 18m |
First train 6:28 AM |
Last train 10:37 PM |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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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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