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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Achen is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Achen is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Achen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Achen. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach via Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from Bern to Achen?

The distance between Bern and Achen is 331 km. The road distance is 299.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Achen without a car is to train via Mulhouse which takes 5h 51m and costs €85 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Bern to Achen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Achen bus from?

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

Train or bus from Bern to Achen?

The best way to get from Bern to Achen is to train via Mulhouse which takes 5h 51m and costs €85 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 52m.

Where does the Bern to Achen bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bern to Achen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Achen is 300 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Bern to Achen.

Where can I stay near Achen?

There are 277+ hotels available in Achen.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Bern to Achen by train (TGV), bus, train, 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 via Mulhouse
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain Ter / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Kalhausen Garetrain Ter
5h 51m
€89–233
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Saarbrücken bus stationbus FlixBus N506
7h 52m
€31–53
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bern to Colmarbus
2. Take the train from Colmar to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Sarregueminestrain Ter
7h 35m
€39–85
Drive 299.8 km
1. Drive from Bern to Achencar 299.8 km
3h 21m
€52–75
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Sarregueminestrain Ter
7h 33m
€81–258

Bern to Achen by bus and train

4Weekly Services

7h 35mAverage Duration

€39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 331 km
Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Achen via Basel SBB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, and Kalhausen Gare in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Saarbrücken bus station once daily. Tickets cost €24–45 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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