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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Achen is to bus which costs €21 - €50 and takes 7h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Achen is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Achen?

No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Achen. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach via Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

How far is it from Brussels to Achen?

The distance between Brussels and Achen is 815 km. The road distance is 337.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Brussels to Achen without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs €120 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Brussels to Achen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Achen bus from?

Brussels to Achen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Train or bus from Brussels to Achen?

The best way to get from Brussels to Achen is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs €120 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €50 and takes 7h 47m.

Where does the Brussels to Achen bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brussels to Achen?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Achen is 337 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Brussels to Achen.

Where can I stay near Achen?

There are 294+ hotels available in Achen.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Brussels to Achen by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Kalhausen Garetrain Ter
5h 57m
€129–270
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Saarbrücken bus stationbus N506 / ...
7h 47m
€21–50
Drive 337.1 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Achencar 337.1 km
3h 39m
€52–75
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Luxembourg to Luxembourgtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière to Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhofbus L40
7h 27m

Brussels to Achen by bus

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7h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 814.9 km
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Achen, France?

You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Achen via Strasbourg and Kalhausen Gare in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Saarbrücken bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €19–50 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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