What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Achen?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Achen is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 7h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Achen?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Achen is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs €40 - €65.

How far is it from Aachen to Achen?

The distance between Aachen and Achen is 469 km. The road distance is 274.1 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Achen without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Achen without a car is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs €75 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Achen?

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Aachen to Achen, including transfers.

Train or bus from Aachen to Achen?

The best way to get from Aachen to Achen is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs €75 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 7h 51m.

Can I drive from Aachen to Achen?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Achen is 274 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Aachen to Achen.

Where can I stay near Achen?

There are 732+ hotels available in Achen.

Aachen to Achen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Aachen to Achen by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen FernbfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Saarbrücken HbfRe3
7h 44m
€76–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Cologne Airport CGNN79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Saarbrücken bus stationN11 / ...
7h 51m
€25–45
Drive 274.1 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Achen274.1 km
3h 17m
€43–62
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to AngleurS41
2. Take the train from Angleur to LuxembourgIc
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière to Saarbrücken, HauptbahnhofL40 / ...
8h 37m
Bus via Luxembourg
1. Take the bus from EUPEN Werthplatz to SANKT VITH An den LindenE23 / ...
2. Take the bus from St. Vith, An den Linden to Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routièreU01
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière to Saarbrücken, HauptbahnhofL40 / ...
9h 57m

Aachen to Achen by train and bus

3Weekly Services

7h 44mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 469 km
Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Achen, France?

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach via Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, Frankfurt, Saarbruecken Hbf, Sarreguemines, and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach via Cologne Airport CGN, Saarbrücken bus station, Landwehrplatz, Saarbrücken, Sarreguemines, and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere in around 7h 51m.

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