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 €22 - €40 and takes 5h 52m.

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 58m and costs €40 - €65.

How far is it from Achen to Cologne?

The distance between Achen and Cologne is 401 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 38m and costs €100 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m 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 via Mannheim which takes 4h 38m and costs €100 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 5h 52m.

Can I drive from Achen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Achen to Cologne is 271 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Achen to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1807+ 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 Hbftrain 42 / ...
4h 38m
€104–239
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus N11
5h 52m
€23–38
Drive 271.1 km
1. Drive from Achen to Colognecar 271.1 km
2h 58m
€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 29m
€54–86
Train #2
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Ingelheim, Bahnhoftrain Re3
2. Take the train from Ingelheim, Bahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain Rb26
7h 23m
€58–83

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

13Weekly Services

5h 52mAverage Duration

€23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 401 km
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a vehicle from Achen to Köln Hbf via Sarreguemines, Saarbruecken Hbf, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Bonn UN Campus twice daily. Tickets cost €14–25 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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