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Trip Summary
95 trains operate daily from Essen to Assen. The train trip from Essen to Assen is usually about 5 hours and 30 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 4 hours and 38 minutes.
Distance | 108 mi (174 km) |
Fastest train | 4h 38m |
Lowest price | $59.74 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Assen?
2 train services operate from Essen to Assen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 70 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 62 | 5h 30m | $83.87 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 70 | 5h 30m | $83.18 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Essen to Assen start from $61, and on average cost . Daily there are 70 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Assen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Essen-Horst and 10 other stations. And in Assen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Essen to Assen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 5 hours and 30 minutes. If you are looking to get to Assen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 38 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 205 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Assen.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Essen and Assen is approximately 108 miles, or 174 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 30 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 38 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Monday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Essen to Assen. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Monday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Essen at 2:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 7:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 95 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Assen to Essen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Essen?
Main departure station: Essen-Eiberg
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 11 stops and stations in Essen where you can board the train.
All train stations in Essen:
Essen-Eiberg
Essen-Horst
Kettwig Stausee
Essen-Werden
Kettwig
Essen-Hügel
Train Station
Essen-Kupferdreh
Essen-Holthausen
Essen-Dellwig
Essen-Dellwig Ost
Where is the train station in Assen?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Assen has one train station.
Train stations in Assen:
Train Station
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