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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen to Assen

Composite routes from Essen to Assen

Cheapest
2 h 11 min
Car
224 km.
from $12
Other
4 h 13 min
171 km.
from $91.70
5 h 1 min
172 km.
from $65.13

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Essen central train station to Groningen
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$31.81–$44.53

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.27–$39.44
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.99–$35.62
Train from Zwolle to Assen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.99–$35.62

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$35.62–$40.71

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Dülmen,
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.99–$20.36
Train from Dülmen, Bahnhof to Enschede
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.27–$22.90

Arriva NL

Phone:
0800-0232 545
Website:
arriva.nl
Train from Zwolle to Assen
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$13.99–$20.36

VIAS Rail GmbH

Phone:
069 450099650
Email:
Kundenservice-Linie10@vias-online.de
Website:
vias-online.de/
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.81–$26.72

Blauwnet

Phone:
0900-9292
Website:
blauwnet.nl/
Train from Enschede to Zwolle
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.81–$21.63

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Assen is to bus which costs $31.52 - $45.65 and takes 5h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Assen is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $44.57 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Assen?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Assen. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Assen, Maasstraat via Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Assen?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Assen. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Assen via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Essen to Assen?

The distance between Essen and Assen is 260 km. The road distance is 220.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Assen without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $38.04 - $108.70 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Essen to Assen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Assen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Assen train from?

Essen to Assen train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Assen?

The best way to get from Essen to Assen is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $38.04 - $108.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $31.52 - $45.65 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Essen to Assen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Assen train arrive?

Essen to Assen train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Essen to Assen?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Assen is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Essen to Assen.

Where can I stay near Assen?

There are 637+ hotels available in Assen. Prices start at $54.61 per night.
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