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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 $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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$42 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The best way to travel from Assen to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Assen to Amsterdam:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Assen to Amsterdam costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
- Around 64 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Assen and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Assen and arrive in Amsterdam Sloterdijk.
- Travel with Intercity, PKP Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Deutsche Bahn, Arriva NL to go to Amsterdam by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Intercity, PKP Intercity, Arriva NL.
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