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 €26 - €45 and takes 8h 7m.

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 41m and costs €50 - €80.

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 8h 7m.

How far is it from Brussels to Achen?

The distance between Brussels and Achen is 817 km. The road distance is 336.9 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 7h 6m and costs €150 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m 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 7h 6m and costs €150 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 8h 7m.

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 41m to drive from Brussels to Achen.

Where can I stay near Achen?

There are 694+ 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
7h 6m
€152–260
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Saarbrücken bus stationbus FlixBus 299 / ...
8h 7m
€26–45
Drive 336.9 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Achencar 336.9 km
3h 41m
€53–76
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Luxembourgtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière to Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhofbus L40
7h 54m

Brussels to Achen by train and bus

10Weekly Services

7h 6mAverage Duration

€152Cheapest Price

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Distance: 817.4 km
Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach via Strasbourg, Kalhausen Gare, and KALHAUSEN - Gare in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Saarbrücken bus station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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