The cheapest and fastest trains from Utrecht to Assen
Cheapest price
€28
Average price
€28
Fastest journey
1 h 34 m
Average duration
1 h 34 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
140 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Utrecht to Assen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Utrecht to Assen will cost around €28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €28.
Of the 1 trains that leave Utrecht for Assen on Sun, Nov 16, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 16 the direct trains cover the 140 km distance in an average of 1 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 34 m .
On Sun, Nov 16 the slowest trains will take 1 h 34 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Utrecht to Assen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Utrecht to Assen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €28, and a bus costs an average of €17.
Distance: 140 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€29 Average price Cheapest | €29 Average price |
2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Utrecht to Assen train times
The table below shows live departures for Utrecht to Assen trains for today, Saturday, November 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:51 AM Utrecht | 2h10 | 10:01 AM Assen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:55 PM Utrecht | 2h12 | 6:07 PM Assen | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Utrecht to Assen
Trains from Utrecht to Assen run on average 160 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €28 but you can travel from only €17 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 140 km distance in 1h 34m.
Distance 140 km |
Average train duration 1h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price €28 |
Trains per day 160 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 34m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: PKP Intercity, Intercity from Utrecht to Assen trainsPKP Intercity, Intercity trains will get you between Utrecht and Assen from €17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Utrecht to Assen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Utrecht to Assen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Assen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Utrecht Centraal, which is located around 2.7 miles (4.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Assen, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Utrecht to Assen
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Spoorstraat and Jaarbeursplein.
- Restaurant De Rechtbank
- Humphrey's Utrecht
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.70
- Crowne Plaza Utrecht
- NH Utrecht
- Park Plaza Utrecht
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 12,656 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for international and regional trains
- Hall 2: domestic intercity and sprinter services
- Hall 3: tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 22
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Domestic and international connections
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours. Access via Stationsplein.
- Restaurant De Peerdestal
- Grand Café Liff
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.70
- Van der Valk Hotel Assen
- Best Western City Hotel de Jonge
- Hotel de Bonte Wever
- Located in the main hall
- 3500 places
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Intercity and regional trains
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