There are 4 ways to get from Assen to Alkmaar by train, bus, or car
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Train via Amsterdam
best- Take the train from Assen to Amsterdam Zuidtrain Intercity
- Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain Sprinter / ...
3h 1m€27–53Bus
- Take the bus from Assen, Triade to Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffpleinbus 380
- Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Alkmaar, Kanaalkadebus 350
4h 11m€29–38Drive 176.2 km
- Drive from Assen to Alkmaarcar 176.2 km
2h 18m€33–47Train
- Take the train from Assen to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
- Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Alkmaartrain Intercity
3h 15m€28–56
Assen to Alkmaar by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Assen to Alkmaar is to train via Amsterdam which costs €26 - €55 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Assen to Alkmaar is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Assen to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Assen, Triade and arriving at Alkmaar, Kanaalkade via Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein and Leeuwarden, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Assen to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Assen and arriving at Alkmaar via Amsterdam, Station Zuid and Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Assen and Alkmaar is 235 km. The road distance is 176.2 km.
The best way to get from Assen to Alkmaar without a car is to train via Amsterdam which takes 3h 1m and costs €26 - €55.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Assen to Alkmaar, including transfers.
Assen to Alkmaar bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Assen, Triade station.
Assen to Alkmaar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Assen station.
The best way to get from Assen to Alkmaar is to train via Amsterdam which takes 3h 1m and costs €26 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €40 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Assen, Netherlands and Alkmaar, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Assen to Alkmaar via Amsterdam Zuid, Amsterdam, Station Zuid, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Assen, Triade to Alkmaar, Kanaalkade via Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein and Leeuwarden, Busstation in around 4h 11m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Assen to Amsterdam Zuid
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaar
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Assen to Utrecht Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Alkmaar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +31 900 0155
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Assen, Triade to Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Alkmaar, Kanaalkade
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–20
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
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Booking & Getting There
Assen to Alkmaar bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein station.
Assen to Alkmaar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Zuid station.
Yes, the driving distance between Assen to Alkmaar is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Assen to Alkmaar.
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