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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Achern is to drive which costs €45 - €75 and takes 3h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Achern is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €40 - €190.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Achern?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Achern. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Achern Bahnhof via Baden-Baden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Cologne to Achern?

The distance between Cologne and Achern is 348 km. The road distance is 349.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Achern without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €40 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Cologne to Achern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Achern train from?

Cologne to Achern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Where does the Cologne to Achern train arrive?

Cologne to Achern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Baden-Baden station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Achern?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Achern is 349 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Cologne to Achern.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Achern?

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Where can I stay near Achern?

There are 1278+ hotels available in Achern.

Cologne to Achern - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Achern 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 Köln Hbf to Baden-Badentrain 43 / ...
2h 53m
€43–182
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cologne to Mannheim, ZOBbus
2. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus 108 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Achern Bahnhoftrain Re2 / ...
6h 15m
Drive 349.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Acherncar 349.4 km
3h 4m
€50–72
Train via Bonn Hbf
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Baden-Badentrain Nightjet
6h 30m
€61–206

Cologne to Achern by train

63Weekly Trains

2h 53mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 348.2 km
Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Achern, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Baden-Baden every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–110 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route once daily.

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