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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Achen is to bus and train which costs €24 - €60 and takes 5h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Achen is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Achen?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Achen. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach via Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

How far is it from Basel to Achen?

The distance between Basel and Achen is 226 km. The road distance is 202.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Achen without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €30 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Basel to Achen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Achen bus from?

Basel to Achen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Achen?

The best way to get from Basel to Achen is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs €30 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €45 and takes 6h 42m.

Where does the Basel to Achen bus arrive?

Basel to Achen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus station.

Can I drive from Basel to Achen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Achen is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Basel to Achen.

Where can I stay near Achen?

There are 526+ hotels available in Achen.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Achen 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 St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Kalhausen Garetrain Ter
4h 25m
€33–87
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Saarbrücken bus stationbus FlixBus N506 / ...
6h 42m
€23–41
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel to Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Kalhausen Garetrain Ter
5h 42m
€24–57
Drive 202.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Achencar 202.9 km
2h 19m
€36–52
Train via Offenburg
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Kalhausen Garetrain Ter
5h 31m
€41–154

Basel to Achen by train and bus

10Weekly Services

4h 25mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 226.4 km
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Achen, France?

You can take a train from St Louis to ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach via Strasbourg, Kalhausen Gare, and KALHAUSEN - Gare in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Saarbrücken bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €17–30 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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