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Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Sint-Gillis to Assen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sint-Gillis to Assen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a train costs an average of $50.
Distance: 177 miles (285 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sint-Gillis to Assen:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sint-Gillis to Assen costing on average $56 (€46).
Other travel options to Assen take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 15m.
The journey is about 13m faster (3h 58m by train vs 4h 11m by car) and roughly $16 (€13) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($56 (€46) vs $72 (€59)). 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.
Compare prices and tickets Sint-Gillis to Assen by bus or train
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Why should you book Sint-Gillis to Assen trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Eurocity Direct?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Eurocity Direct, but also compare tickets for the likes of NS International | IC Brussel or SNCB to find the best option for your trip from Sint-Gillis to Assen.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Eurocity Direct with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Sint-Gillis to Assen.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Sint-Gillis to Assen
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Trains from Sint-Gillis to Assen run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€41) but you can travel from only $35 (€28) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 19:53. The fastest train covers the 177 miles (285 km) distance in 4h 35m.
Distance 177 miles (285 km) |
Average train duration 3h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€41) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 4h 35m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 7:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, SNCB from Sint-Gillis to Assen trainsEurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, SNCB trains will get you between Sint-Gillis and Assen from $35 (€28). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
NS International | IC Brussel
Eurocity Direct
SNCB
FAQs: Trains from Sint-Gillis to Assen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sint-Gillis 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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Sint-Gillis to Assen
Most Sint-Gillis to Assen trains use the Bruxelles-Midi to Assen station pair. Use this guide to compare Sint-Gillis and Assen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Assen station do trains from Sint-Gillis arrive at?
Getting to Assen from Assen city centre
Assen train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant De Peerdestal, Grand Café Liff
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Assen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Assen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Assen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Assen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Assen: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Van der Valk Hotel Assen, Best Western City Hotel de Jonge, Hotel de Bonte Wever.
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