The average train between Assen and Gelsenkirchen takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Assen to Gelsenkirchen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Assen and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Assen is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 8m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Assen to Gelsenkirchen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Assen to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Assen station and arriving at Gelsenkirchen station via Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Assen to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Assen station.
Assen to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
Book your Assen to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Assen and Gelsenkirchen is 169.8 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a train from Assen to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 25m.