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

The cheapest way to get from Achen to Essen is to bus which costs €22 - €95 and takes 8h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Achen to Essen is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs €50 - €80.

How far is it from Achen to Essen?

The distance between Achen and Essen is 490 km. The road distance is 339 km.

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

The best way to get from Achen to Essen without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs €80 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Achen to Essen, including transfers.

Train or bus from Achen to Essen?

The best way to get from Achen to Essen is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs €80 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €95 and takes 8h 16m.

Can I drive from Achen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Achen to Essen is 339 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Achen to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2399+ hotels available in Essen.

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

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

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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 82 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
6h 20m
€83–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus N11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus N710 / ...
8h 16m
€23–94
Drive 339 km
1. Drive from Achen to Essencar 339 km
3h 32m
€53–76
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 55 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h 46m
€57–168
Train #2
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re
8h 5m
€60–137

Achen to Essen by bus and train

13Weekly Services

6h 20mAverage Duration

€83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 489.6 km
Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a bus from ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach to Essen Hbf via SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere, Sarreguemines, Saarbrücken Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach to Essen central train station via SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere, Sarreguemines, Landwehrplatz, Saarbrücken, Saarbrücken bus station, and Cologne Airport CGN in around 8h 16m.

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