There are 4 ways to get from Assen to Den Helder by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Amsterdam
best- Take the train from Assen to Amsterdam Zuidtrain Intercity
- Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Den Heldertrain Intercity
3h 56m€31–62Drive 157.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Assen to Den Heldercar 157.7 km
2h 6m€29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Assen, Triade to Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffpleinbus 380
- Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Den Oever, Busstationbus 350
4h 35m€30–41Train
- Take the train from Assen to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
- Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Den Heldertrain Intercity
4h 8m€32–65
Assen to Den Helder by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Assen to Den Helder is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Assen to Den Helder is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Assen to Den Helder station. However, there are services departing from Assen, Triade and arriving at Den Helder, Station via Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein, Leeuwarden, Busstation and Den Oever, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Assen to Den Helder. However, there are services departing from Assen and arriving at Den Helder via Amsterdam, Station Zuid and Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Assen and Den Helder is 276 km. The road distance is 157.7 km.
The best way to get from Assen to Den Helder without a car is to train via Amsterdam which takes 3h 56m and costs €30 - €65.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Assen to Den Helder, including transfers.
Assen to Den Helder bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Assen, Triade station.
Assen to Den Helder train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Assen station.
The best way to get from Assen to Den Helder is to train via Amsterdam which takes 3h 56m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Assen, Netherlands and Den Helder, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Assen to Den Helder via Amsterdam Zuid, Amsterdam, Station Zuid, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Assen, Triade to Den Helder, Station via Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein, Leeuwarden, Busstation, and Den Oever, Busstation in around 4h 35m.
- 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 Den Helder
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- 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 Den Helder
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- 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 Den Oever, Busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting to Rome from the airport, The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, and Travelling to and around Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Assen to Den Helder bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein station.
Assen to Den Helder train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Zuid station.
Yes, the driving distance between Assen to Den Helder is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Assen to Den Helder.
Book your Assen to Den Helder train tickets online with Omio.
There are 2085+ hotels available in Den Helder.