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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen to Assen

Composite routes from Essen to Assen

Cheapest
2 h 13 min
Car
215 km.
from $11
Other
4 h 13 min
171 km.
from $91.70
5 h 1 min
172 km.
from $65.13

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 1
FlixBus
Website
FlixBus
Website
4h 45m
4 times a week
$31.81–$44.53
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
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Train operators
Found: 6
NS
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
Arriva NL
Website
VIAS Rail GmbH
Website
Blauwnet
Website
NS
Website
54 min
Every 4 hours
$15.27–$39.44
+31 30 751 5155
+31 30 751 5155
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
54 min
Every 4 hours
$35.62–$40.71
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
41 min
Hourly
$13.99–$20.36
+49 30 2970
+49 30 2970
Call
Arriva NL
Website
38 min
Once a week
$13.99–$20.36
0800-0232 545
0800-0232 545
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VIAS Rail GmbH
Website
1h 23m
Hourly
$17.81–$26.72
069 450099650
069 450099650
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Blauwnet
Website
1h 5m
Every 30 minutes
$17.81–$21.63
0900-9292
0900-9292
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Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Assen?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Assen is to bus which costs $31.52 - $45.65 and takes 5h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Assen?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Assen is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $44.57 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Assen?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Assen. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Assen, Maasstraat via Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Assen?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Assen. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Assen via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Essen to Assen?

The distance between Essen and Assen is 260 km. The road distance is 220.8 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Assen without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Assen without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $38.04 - $108.70 .

How long does it take to get from Essen to Assen?

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Essen to Assen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Assen bus from?

Essen to Assen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Assen train from?

Essen to Assen train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Assen?

The best way to get from Essen to Assen is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $38.04 - $108.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $31.52 - $45.65 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Essen to Assen bus arrive?

Essen to Assen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.

Where does the Essen to Assen train arrive?

Essen to Assen train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Essen to Assen?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Assen is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Essen to Assen.

Where can I stay near Assen?

There are 637+ hotels available in Assen. Prices start at $54.61 per night.
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