There are 4 ways to get from Assen to Rotterdam by train, car, or train (Eurostar)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Assen to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
2h 20m€24–45Drive 216.6 km
- Drive from Assen to Rotterdamcar 216.6 km
2h 38m€45–64Train via Gouda
- Take the train from Assen to Goudatrain Intercity
2h 20m€24–44Train via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
- Take the train from Assen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain Intercity
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
2h 44m€31–73
Assen to Rotterdam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Assen to Rotterdam is to train via Gouda which costs €24 - €45 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Assen to Rotterdam is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €24 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Assen and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal. Services depart twice daily, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Assen and Rotterdam is 219 km. The road distance is 216.6 km.
The best way to get from Assen to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs €24 - €45.
The train from Assen to Rotterdam Centraal takes 2h 20m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Assen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Assen station.
Assen to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Assen to Rotterdam is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Assen to Rotterdam.
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What companies run services between Assen, Netherlands and Rotterdam, Netherlands?
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Assen to Rotterdam Centraal twice daily. Tickets cost €24–45 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Assen to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Assen to Gouda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Assen to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Train from Assen to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €26–40
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Belgian Railways
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