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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Achen is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 6h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Achen is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €40 - €60.

How far is it from Cologne to Achen?

The distance between Cologne and Achen is 408 km. The road distance is 269.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Achen without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 39m and costs €60 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Cologne to Achen, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cologne to Achen?

The best way to get from Cologne to Achen is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 39m and costs €60 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 6h 58m.

Can I drive from Cologne to Achen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Achen is 269 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Cologne to Achen.

Where can I stay near Achen?

There are 827+ hotels available in Achen.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne 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 via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain 82 / ...
5h 39m
€61–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Saarbrücken bus stationbus N11 / ...
6h 58m
€26–42
Drive 269.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Achencar 269.4 km
2h 56m
€42–61
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln Sued to Koblenz Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re1
6h 55m
€55–83
Train #2
1. Take the train from Köln Süd Bf to Pfalzel, Hafenstraßetrain Re22
2. Take the train from Pfalzel, Hafenstraße to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Rb71
7h 55m
€50–73

Cologne to Achen by train and bus

8Weekly Services

5h 39mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cologne to Achen.

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Distance: 408.1 km
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Achen, France?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Saarbruecken Hbf, Sarreguemines, and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Saarbrücken bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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