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How to get fromAssen to Alkmaarby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Assen to Alkmaar by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Assen to Utrecht Centraaltrain train Intercity
    2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Alkmaartrain train Intercity
    2h 54m
    €26–51

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Assen, Triade to Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffpleinbus bus 380
    2. Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Alkmaar, Kanaalkadebus bus 350
    4h 11m
    €29–38

  3. Drive  176.2 km

    1. Drive from Assen to Alkmaarcar car 176.2 km
    2h 18m
    €33–47

  4. Train via Amsterdam

    1. Take the train from Assen to Amsterdam Zuidtrain train Intercity
    2. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain train Sprinter / ...
    3h 2m
    €27–50

Assen to Alkmaar by train

Calendar127Weekly Trains
Duration2h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 243.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 54m

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

You can take a train from Assen to Alkmaar via Utrecht Centraal in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Assen, Triade to Alkmaar, Kanaalkade via Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein and Leeuwarden, Busstation in around 4h 11m.

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