What is the cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Assen?

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Assen is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 4h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dortmund to Assen?

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Assen is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Assen?

No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund station to Assen. However, there are services departing from Dortmund central bus station and arriving at Assen, Maasstraat via Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Assen?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Assen. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Assen via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Assen?

The distance between Dortmund and Assen is 291 km. The road distance is 222.8 km.

How do I travel from Dortmund to Assen without a car?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Assen without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €30 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Dortmund to Assen?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Dortmund to Assen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Assen bus from?

Dortmund to Assen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Assen train from?

Dortmund to Assen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund to Assen?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Assen is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €30 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Dortmund to Assen bus arrive?

Dortmund to Assen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.

Where does the Dortmund to Assen train arrive?

Dortmund to Assen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Assen?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Assen is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Dortmund to Assen.

How do I get a train ticket from Dortmund to Assen?

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Where can I stay near Assen?

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Dortmund to Assen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Oberhausen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Assentrain
3h 49m
€31–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Groningen central stationbus FlixBus 027
4h 30m
€26–41
Drive 222.8 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Assencar 222.8 km
2h 29m
€40–58
Train via Enschede
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Enschedetrain
2. Take the train from Enschede to Zwolletrain
3. Take the train from Zwolle to Assentrain
4h 17m
€46–72
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Enschedetrain
2. Take the bus from Enschede, Centraal Station to Zwolle, Stationbus 823
3. Take the train from Zwolle to Assentrain
5h 35m
€47–70

Dortmund to Assen by train

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Distance: 291.2 km
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Assen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Assen via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Groningen central station 3 times a week. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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