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 €23 - €40 and takes 5h 48m.

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.

Is there a direct bus between Achen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Achen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach and arriving at Bonn UN Campus via Saarbrücken bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Achen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Achen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Sarreguemines and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Saarbruecken Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Achen to Cologne?

The distance between Achen and Cologne is 400 km. The road distance is 271.1 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 via Mannheim which takes 4h 34m and costs €100 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Achen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Achen to Cologne bus from?

Achen to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saarbrücken bus station.

Where do I catch the Achen to Cologne train from?

Achen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Saarbruecken Hbf station.

Train or bus from Achen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Achen to Cologne is to train via Mannheim which takes 4h 34m and costs €100 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Achen to Cologne bus arrive?

Achen to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bonn UN Campus station.

Where does the Achen to Cologne train arrive?

Achen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.

Can I drive from Achen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Achen to Cologne is 271 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Achen to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1823+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Achen to Cologne by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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

Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Saarbruecken Hbf to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
4h 34m
€105–299
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus N11
5h 48m
€24–40
Drive 271.1 km
1. Drive from Achen to Colognecar 271.1 km
2h 57m
€43–62
Train
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain Re22
6h 20m
€52–84
Train #2
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Köln West Bftrain Rb26
6h 45m
€50–72

Achen to Cologne by bus, tram, foot, and train

13Weekly Services

5h 48mAverage Duration

€24Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Achen to Cologne.

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Distance: 399.8 km
Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a vehicle from Achen to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Sarreguemines, Saarbruecken Hbf, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Bonn UN Campus twice daily. Tickets cost €15–27 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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