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

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Achen is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 12h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Achen is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Achen?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam to Achen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach via Hollerich, P+R Bouillon, Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière, Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Achen?

The distance between Amsterdam and Achen is 667 km. The road distance is 500.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Achen without a car is to train via Düsseldorf which takes 8h 51m and costs €75 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Amsterdam to Achen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Achen bus from?

Amsterdam to Achen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Train or bus from Amsterdam to Achen?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Achen is to train via Düsseldorf which takes 8h 51m and costs €75 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus via Luxembourg, which costs and takes 11h 16m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Achen bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Achen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon station.

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Achen?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Achen is 500 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Amsterdam to Achen.

Where can I stay near Achen?

There are 694+ hotels available in Achen.

Amsterdam to Achen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Amsterdam to Achen by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Düsseldorf
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain 82 / ...
8h 51m
€78–241
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from METZ - Gare Routiere to SAINT-AVOLD - Gare Routierebus 57R002 / ...
12h 28m
€37–66
Bus via Luxembourg
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillonbus FlixBus N831 / ...
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière to Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhofbus L40
11h 16m
Drive 500.1 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Achencar 500.1 km
5h 28m
€90–130
Fly to Luxembourg, bus, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane AMS - LUX
2. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo to Merzig, Bahnhofbus
3. Take the train from Merzig to Saarbrücken Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Saarbruecken Hbf to Sarregueminestrain
5. Take the bus from SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere to ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbachbus
7h 1m
€89–291
Train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koblenz Hbftrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re1
10h 24m
€71–143
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane AMS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain
8h 35m
€145–380

Amsterdam to Achen by train and bus

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8h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 667.3 km
Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Achen, France?

You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach via Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Saarbruecken Hbf, Sarreguemines, and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach via Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon, Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière, Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken, Sarreguemines, and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere in around 11h 16m.

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