How to get from Assen to Harlingen by train?

By train

To get from Assen to Harlingen in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the IC train from Assen station to Groningen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RS1 train and finally take the RS2 train from Leeuwarden station to Harlingen Haven station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min.

120min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - RS1RS1
Train - RS2RS2
Walk to Harlingen
Leaves from Assen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Assen
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Groningen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Groningen
    17 min
  • 4
    Train - RS1RS1
    Wait for train
    RS1
    Leeuwarden
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leeuwarden
    45 min
  • 6
    Train - RS2RS2
    Wait for train
    RS2
    Harlingen Haven
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harlingen Haven
    29 min
  • 8
    Walk to Harlingen
    Walk to
    Harlingen
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via IC, IC and RS2

To get from Assen to Harlingen in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the IC train from Assen station to Zwolle station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the RS2 train from Leeuwarden station to Harlingen Haven station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min.

138min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Train - RS2RS2
Walk to Harlingen
Leaves from Assen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Assen
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Dordrecht
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zwolle
    39 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leeuwarden
    55 min
  • 6
    Train - RS2RS2
    Wait for train
    RS2
    Harlingen Haven
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harlingen Haven
    29 min
  • 8
    Walk to Harlingen
    Walk to
    Harlingen
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Assen to Harlingen

The distance between Assen, Netherlands and Harlingen, Netherlands is approximately 107.66 km, which can typically be travelled in 120 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Assen to Harlingen by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Assen

Assen is located at Assen, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Assen, Station Uitstaphalte.

Train stations close to Assen:

  • Assen

Bus stations close to Assen:

  • Assen, Station Uitstaphalte
  • Assen, Station
  • Assen, Station (Perron C)

Public transit stations close to Harlingen, Netherlands

Harlingen is located at Harlingen, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Harlingen, Havenplein.

Train stations close to Harlingen:

  • Harlingen Haven
  • Harlingen

Bus stations close to Harlingen:

  • Harlingen, Havenplein
  • Harlingen Haven
  • Harlingen, Veerbootterminal

Ferry stations close to Harlingen:

  • Harlingen

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via IC, IC and RS2

To get from Assen to Harlingen in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the IC train from Assen station to Zwolle station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the RS2 train from Leeuwarden station to Harlingen Haven station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min.

138min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Train - RS2RS2
Walk to Harlingen
Leaves from Assen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Assen
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Dordrecht
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zwolle
    39 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leeuwarden
    55 min
  • 6
    Train - RS2RS2
    Wait for train
    RS2
    Harlingen Haven
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harlingen Haven
    29 min
  • 8
    Walk to Harlingen
    Walk to
    Harlingen
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Assen to Harlingen?

    The fastest way takes 120 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line RS1, Bus line RS2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Assen to Harlingen?

    The alternative route takes 138 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line RS2.

  • Is there a direct train between Assen and Harlingen in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 120 min.

  • Which train line goes from Assen to Harlingen in Netherlands?

    The IC train line goes from Assen station near Assen to Groningen station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Groningen station near Harlingen in Netherlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Assen to Harlingen in Netherlands by train?

    The total travel time between Assen and Harlingen in Netherlands by train is about 120 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Assen to get to Harlingen in Netherlands?

    Get on the IC train from the Assen station near Assen in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Assen and Harlingen in Netherlands?

    Get off the train at the Groningen station, which is closest to Harlingen in Netherlands.

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