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 €29 - €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 - €80.

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 344 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 which takes 6h 53m and costs €75 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m 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 which takes 6h 53m and costs €75 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €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 270+ hotels available in Achen.

Bern to Achen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bern 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 Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Kalhausen Garetrain Ter
6h 53m
€76–258
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Saarbrücken bus stationbus FlixBus N506
7h 52m
€30–51
Drive 299.8 km
1. Drive from Bern to Achencar 299.8 km
3h 21m
€53–76
Train via Offenburg
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Appenweier Bahnhoftrain Re7
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Kalhausen Garetrain Ter
8h 19m
€101–243

Bern to Achen by train and bus

5Weekly Services

6h 53mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 344.3 km
Duration: 6h 53m

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

You can take a train from Bern to ACHEN - Salle Polyvalente via Basel SBB, Offenburg Bahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Kalhausen Gare, and KALHAUSEN - Gare in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Saarbrücken bus station once daily. Tickets cost €23–45 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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