The average train between Maastricht and Assen takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Maastricht 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 Maastricht and Assen. The earliest departure is at 9:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maastricht is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Assen at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 56m • 1 change

3h 56m • 1 change

3h 56m • 1 change

3h 56m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Maastricht to Assen. However, there are services departing from Maastricht station and arriving at Assen station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Maastricht to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Maastricht station.
Maastricht to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Assen station.
Book your Maastricht to Assen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Maastricht and Assen is 246.3 km. The road distance is 342 km.
You can take a train from Maastricht to Assen via Utrecht Centraal in around 4h 10m.