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

The cheapest way to get from Achen to Cologne is to bus which costs €17 - €28 and takes 7h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Achen to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €40 - €65.

How far is it from Achen to Cologne?

The distance between Achen and Cologne is 318 km. The road distance is 270.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Achen to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs €90 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Achen to Cologne, including transfers.

Train or bus from Achen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Achen to Cologne is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs €90 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €28 and takes 7h 35m.

Can I drive from Achen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Achen to Cologne is 270 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Achen to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1740+ hotels available in Cologne.

Achen to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Achen to Cologne 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 Saarbrücken Hbf to Koblenz HauptbahnhofRe1
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln SuedRe
5h 30m
€93–139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to LeverkusenN11
7h 35m
€18–27
Drive 270.2 km
1. Drive from Achen to Cologne270.2 km
2h 57m
€42–61
Train via Ingelheim am Rhein
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Ingelheim, BahnhofRe3
2. Take the train from Ingelheim, Bahnhof to Köln Süd BfRb26
7h 36m
€65–94

Achen to Cologne by bus, tram, and foot

8Weekly Services

7h 35mAverage Duration

€18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 317.8 km
Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a vehicle from Achen to Koeln Sued via Sarreguemines, Saarbrücken Hbf, and Koblenz Hbf in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €15–24 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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