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Trip Overview

The average train between Zaandam and Assen takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. 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 32m
Duration
207 km
Distance
€37
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Assentrain train Intercity
3h 1m
€22–49

Zaandam to Assen train times

Trains run hourly between Zaandam and Assen. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zaandam is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Assen at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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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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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 19m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 35m • 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 Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 19m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 29m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 26m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 26m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 207.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 32m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Assen hourly. Tickets cost €20–45 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Arriva NL also services this route once a week.

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