- Must visit
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 train ticket from Maastricht to Assen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Maastricht to Assen will cost around €150 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €150.
It's difficult to get from Maastricht to Assen without transferring at least 3 times.
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Trains from Maastricht to Assen run on average 20 times per day, taking around 3h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €33 but you can travel from only €26 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:32, the last at 21:05. The fastest train covers the 152 miles (246 km) distance in 3h 25m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Maastricht to Assen.
The table below shows live departures for Maastricht to Assen trains for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:41 AM Maastricht | 3h44 | 11:25 AM Assen | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 8:29 AM Maastricht | 3h56 | 12:25 PM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:41 AM Maastricht | 3h44 | 12:25 PM Assen | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 9:29 AM Maastricht | 3h56 | 1:25 PM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:41 AM Maastricht | 3h44 | 1:25 PM Assen | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 10:29 AM Maastricht | 3h56 | 2:25 PM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:41 AM Maastricht | 3h44 | 2:25 PM Assen | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 11:29 AM Maastricht | 3h56 | 3:25 PM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:41 AM Maastricht | 3h44 | 3:25 PM Assen | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 12:29 PM Maastricht | 3h56 | 4:25 PM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:41 PM Maastricht | 3h44 | 4:25 PM Assen | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 1:29 PM Maastricht | 3h56 | 5:25 PM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:41 PM Maastricht | 3h44 | 5:25 PM Assen | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 2:29 PM Maastricht | 3h56 | 6:25 PM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:41 PM Maastricht | 3h44 | 6:25 PM Assen | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 3:29 PM Maastricht | 3h56 | 7:25 PM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:41 PM Maastricht | 3h44 | 7:25 PM Assen | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 4:29 PM Maastricht | 3h56 | 8:25 PM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:41 PM Maastricht | 3h44 | 8:25 PM Assen | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 5:29 PM Maastricht | 3h56 | 9:25 PM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:29 PM Maastricht | 3h56 | 10:25 PM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:29 PM Maastricht | 3h56 | 11:25 PM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:29 PM Maastricht | 3h56 | 12:25 AM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:29 PM Maastricht | 3h58 | 1:27 AM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:29 PM Maastricht | 9h56 | 8:25 AM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:59 PM Maastricht | 8h26 | 8:25 AM Assen | 2 transfers | |
| Tuesday, November 3 | |||||
![]() | 5:31 AM Maastricht | 3h54 | 9:25 AM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:41 AM Maastricht | 3h44 | 9:25 AM Assen | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 6:31 AM Maastricht | 3h54 | 10:25 AM Assen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:41 AM Maastricht | 3h44 | 10:25 AM Assen | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 7:29 AM Maastricht | 3h56 | 11:25 AM Assen | 1 transfer | |
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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 Maastricht 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 Maastricht to Assen trains use the Maastricht to Assen station pair. Use this guide to compare Maastricht and Assen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Maastricht is 1 km from Maastricht city centre. Public transport options include:
Maastricht 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 Witloof, Grand Café Maastricht Soiron
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Maastricht. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Maastricht. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Maastricht: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Maastricht: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Maastricht: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Crowne Plaza Maastricht, Hotel Beaumont, Kaboom Hotel.
Maastricht Noord is 3 km from Maastricht city centre. Public transport options include:
Maastricht Noord has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Hotel, and Car Rental.
Available at Maastricht Noord: Parking.
Available at Maastricht Noord: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Maastricht Noord.
Maastricht Randwyck is 2 km from Maastricht city centre. Public transport options include:
Maastricht Randwyck has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Maastricht Randwyck.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Maastricht Randwyck. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Maastricht Randwyck: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Maastricht Randwyck: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Maastricht Randwyck: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Maastricht, Hotel Randwyck, Apart Hotel Randwyck.
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.
Check train stations information for Maastricht and Assen, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.