How to get from Assen to Rotterdam by metro and train?

From Assen to Rotterdam by metro and train

To get from Assen to Rotterdam in Netherlands, take the IC train from Assen station to Rotterdam Centraal station. Next, take the D metro from Rotterdam Centraal station to Zuidplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min.

195min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Metro - D
Metro - D
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
    Rotterdam Centraal
    172 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8700
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - D
    Wait for metro
    D
    De Akkers
  • 6
    Ride to metro station Zuidplein
    Ride to metro station
    Zuidplein
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Assen to Rotterdam by metro and train via IC, IC and E

To get from Assen to Rotterdam in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one metro line: take the IC train from Assen station to Amersfoort Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the E metro from 'S-Gravenhage, Den Haag Centraal station to Zuidplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min.

189min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Metro - E
Metro - E
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
    Amersfoort Centraal
    75 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Den Haag Centraal
    54 min
  • 6
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    'S-Gravenhage, Den Haag Centraal
    ID HA8732
    210 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Metro - E
    Wait for metro
    E
    Slinge
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Zuidplein
    Ride to metro station
    Zuidplein
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Assen to Rotterdam

The distance between Assen, Netherlands and Rotterdam, Netherlands is approximately 268.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 195 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Assen to Rotterdam by metro and 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 Rotterdam, Netherlands

Rotterdam is located at Rotterdam, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Rotterdam, Zuidplein.

Metro stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Zuidplein

Bus stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Zuidplein Hoog
  • Zuidplein (Perron F)
  • Zuidplein Perron A

Related Routes

Alternative route from Assen to Rotterdam by metro and train via IC, IC and E

To get from Assen to Rotterdam in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one metro line: take the IC train from Assen station to Amersfoort Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the E metro from 'S-Gravenhage, Den Haag Centraal station to Zuidplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min.

189min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Metro - E
Metro - E
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
    Amersfoort Centraal
    75 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Den Haag Centraal
    54 min
  • 6
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    'S-Gravenhage, Den Haag Centraal
    ID HA8732
    210 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Metro - E
    Wait for metro
    E
    Slinge
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Zuidplein
    Ride to metro station
    Zuidplein
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 195 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line D.

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

    The alternative route takes 189 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line E.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 15 min.

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

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Assen to Rotterdam in Netherlands by train and metro?

    The total travel time between Assen and Rotterdam in Netherlands by train and metro is about 3 hr 15 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Dordrecht station, which is closest to Rotterdam in Netherlands.