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Trip Overview

The average train between Zaandam and Assen takes 2h 41m 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.

2h 41m
Duration
215 km
Distance
€28
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Utrecht

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  1. Take the train from Zaandam to Utrecht Centraaltrain train Intercity / ...
  2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Assentrain train Intercity
2h 58m
€24–45

Zaandam to Assen train times

Trains run hourly between Zaandam and Assen. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zaandam is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Assen at 2:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 47m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 47m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 47m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 45m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 36m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 36m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 45m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 36m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 36m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 45m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 30m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 30m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 17m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 47m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 36m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 17m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 36m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 36m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 45m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 36m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 36m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 36m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 214.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Zaandam, Netherlands and Assen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Zaandam to Assen via Utrecht Centraal in around 2h 58m.

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