Essen to Assen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Assen takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Assen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 1m
Duration: 260 km
Distance: €48
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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3h 40m

€29–83

Essen to Assen train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Assen. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Assen at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:26 AM → 9:25 AM
3h 59m • 3 changes
6:26 AM → 10:25 AM
3h 59m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 59m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 12:25 PM
3h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:26 AM → 9:25 AM
3h 59m • 3 changes
5:56 AM → 9:55 AM
3h 59m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 10:25 AM
3h 29m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:26 AM → 9:25 AM
3h 59m • 3 changes
5:56 AM → 9:55 AM
3h 59m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 10:25 AM
3h 29m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:26 AM → 9:25 AM
3h 59m • 3 changes
5:56 AM → 9:55 AM
3h 59m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 10:25 AM
3h 29m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:26 AM → 9:25 AM
3h 59m • 3 changes
5:56 AM → 9:55 AM
3h 59m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 10:25 AM
3h 29m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:26 AM → 9:25 AM
3h 59m • 3 changes
5:56 AM → 9:55 AM
3h 59m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 10:25 AM
3h 29m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:26 AM → 9:25 AM
3h 59m • 3 changes
5:56 AM → 9:55 AM
3h 59m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 10:25 AM
3h 29m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 59m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Assen? 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.