There are 5 ways to get from Alkmaar to Assen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Assentrain Nachttrein
3h 20m€29–49Train via Amsterdam
cheapest- Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain Sprinter / ...
- Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Assentrain Intercity
3h 39m€26–53Bus
- Take the bus from Alkmaar, Kanaalkade to Leeuwarden, Busstationbus 350
- Take the bus from Drachten, Transferium Oost to Assen, Triadebus 380
4h€27–37Drive 173.9 km
- Drive from Alkmaar to Assencar 173.9 km
2h 21m€32–47Train via Utrecht
- Take the train from Alkmaar to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
- Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Assentrain Intercity
3h 47m€27–60
Alkmaar to Assen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alkmaar to Assen is to bus which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Alkmaar to Assen is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Alkmaar to Assen. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar, Kanaalkade and arriving at Assen, Triade via Leeuwarden, Busstation and Drachten, Transferium Oost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Alkmaar to Assen. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar and arriving at Assen via Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Alkmaar and Assen is 219 km. The road distance is 173.9 km.
The best way to get from Alkmaar to Assen without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs €29 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Alkmaar to Assen, including transfers.
Alkmaar to Assen bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Alkmaar, Kanaalkade station.
Alkmaar to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Alkmaar station.
The best way to get from Alkmaar to Assen is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs €29 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Alkmaar, Netherlands and Assen, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Alkmaar to Assen via Amsterdam Centraal in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alkmaar, Kanaalkade to Assen, Triade via Leeuwarden, Busstation and Drachten, Transferium Oost in around 4h.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Amsterdam Zuid to Assen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Alkmaar to Utrecht Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Assen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +31 900 0155
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Alkmaar, Kanaalkade to Leeuwarden, Busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–23
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Drachten, Transferium Oost to Assen, Triade
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
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Alkmaar to Assen bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Leeuwarden, Busstation.
Alkmaar to Assen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alkmaar to Assen is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Alkmaar to Assen.
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