How to travel from Assen to Amsterdam

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Compare train and bus for Assen to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Assen to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €30.

Distance: 82 miles (132 km)

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Bus

€32

Average price

€15

Average price

Cheapest

2h 19m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 49m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 5m

Average total duration

2h 35m

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30m

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from Assen to Amsterdam

How to get from Assen to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Assen to Amsterdam is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

NS International | IC Brussel536 · 1538
10:35AM1h54
Assen
12:29PMAmsterdam Centraal
$501One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
05:25PM2h10
Groningen, Centraal Station
07:35PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$191One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

NS International | IC Brussel536 · 1538
10:35AM1h54
Assen
12:29PMAmsterdam Centraal
$501One-way
1 transfer

Other options

NS International | IC Brussel532 · 1534
09:35AM1h54
Assen
11:29AMAmsterdam Centraal
$501One-way
1 transfer
NS International | IC Brussel540 · 1542
11:35AM1h54
Assen
01:29PMAmsterdam Centraal
$501One-way
1 transfer
NS International | IC Brussel528 · 1530
08:35AM1h54
Assen
10:29AMAmsterdam Centraal
$501One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
01:00PM2h35
Groningen, Centraal Station
03:35PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$211One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
02:30PM2h15
Groningen, Centraal Station
04:45PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$211One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:55PM2h15
Groningen, Centraal Station
08:10PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$211One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Assen to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Assen to Amsterdam.

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There are 2 options to travel between Assen and Amsterdam including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Assen to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $12 (€9).

This is compared to other travel options from Assen to Amsterdam:

A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Assen to Amsterdam costing on average $38 (€30).

The fastest way to travel from Assen to Amsterdam is by train with an average journey time of 1h 46m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 10m.

The distance from Assen to Amsterdam is approximately 82 miles (132 km).
The average frequency per day from Assen to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 115 trains per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Assen and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Assen to Amsterdam:
  • Trains mostly depart from Assen and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Assen and arrive in Amsterdam Sloterdijk.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Assen to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
  • Travel with Intercity, PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, NS International | IC Brussel, Arriva NL to go to Amsterdam by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Assen to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 10 direct trains per day with Intercity, PKP Intercity, Arriva NL.
Omio customers who travel from Assen to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London, Copenhagen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.

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