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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Groningen to Assen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, while a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 25 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
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£7 Average Price Cheapest | £5 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Groningen to Assen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (20m by train vs 31m by car). Tickets start at around £7 compared to roughly £5 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Assen from Groningen by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Groningen to Assen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Assen are Groningen, Zwolle, Leeuwarden, Amsterdam and Emmen. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Assen on Omio.
Groningen is a youthful northern Dutch city known for its student life, canals and bold Groninger Museum. Its compact centre mixes historic streets and lively squares with a strong cycling culture and an easygoing feel.
Zwolle is a Hanseatic city known for its canals, medieval centre and the bookshop inside Broerenkerk. Historic streets and lively squares give it a calm but contemporary feel.
Leeuwarden is the capital of Friesland, known for the leaning Oldehove and its strong Frisian character. Canals, historic streets and a lively cultural scene give the compact centre an easy-going feel.
Amsterdam is known for its canals, gabled houses and strong artistic heritage. Its compact centre mixes historic streets with a relaxed, bike-friendly atmosphere.
Emmen in Drenthe is best known for Wildlands Adventure Zoo Emmen and a modern town centre rebuilt after the war. It has a relaxed, practical feel and sits close to heathland, forests and prehistoric sites.
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However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Groningen and Assen as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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