The average train between Leuven and Assen takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Leuven 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Leuven and Assen. The earliest departure is at 8:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Assen at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Central and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Assen. However, there are services departing from Leuven station and arriving at Assen station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Leuven to Assen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
Leuven to Assen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Assen station.
Book your Leuven to Assen train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Leuven and Assen is 267.8 km. The road distance is 389 km.
You can take a train from Louvain to Assen via Anvers-Central and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 4h 46m.