The average train between Zaandam and Assen takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Zaandam 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 hourly between Zaandam and Assen. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zaandam is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Assen at 1:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Zaandam 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.
No, there is no direct train from Zaandam to Assen. However, there are services departing from Zaandam station and arriving at Assen station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Zaandam to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Zaandam station.
Zaandam to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Assen station.
Book your Zaandam to Assen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Zaandam and Assen is 132.4 km. The road distance is 215 km.
You can take a train from Zaandam to Assen via Utrecht Centraal in around 2h 56m.