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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Achen is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 13h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Achen is to drive which takes 5h 53m and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Achen?

No, there is no direct bus from Dresden station to Achen. However, there are services departing from Dresden central station and arriving at ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach via Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.

How far is it from Dresden to Achen?

The distance between Dresden and Achen is 740 km. The road distance is 640.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Achen without a car is to train which takes 9h 51m and costs €120 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 9h 51m to get from Dresden to Achen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Achen bus from?

Dresden to Achen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dresden central station.

Train or bus from Dresden to Achen?

The best way to get from Dresden to Achen is to train which takes 9h 51m and costs €120 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 13h 7m.

Where does the Dresden to Achen bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dresden to Achen?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Achen is 641 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Dresden to Achen.

Where can I stay near Achen?

There are 263+ hotels available in Achen.

Dresden to Achen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Dresden to Achen by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 50
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Saarbrücken Hbftrain 82 / ...
9h 51m
€129–296
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Saarbrücken bus stationbus 220 / ...
13h 7m
€51–88
Drive 640.6 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Achencar 640.6 km
5h 53m
€100–144
Fly Dresden Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DRS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain
7h 40m
€167–431
Train via Erfurt
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Kalhausen Garetrain Ter
10h 13m
€141–334
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain 82 / ...
11h 44m
€145–267
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Saarbrücken Airport
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Saarbrücken Airport (SCN)plane BER - SCN
7h 35m
€163–452
Fly Dresden Airport to Luxembourg, bus
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane DRS - LUX
2. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo to Merzig, Bahnhofbus
10h 16m
€157–411

Dresden to Achen by train and bus

5Weekly Services

9h 51mAverage Duration

€129Cheapest Price

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Distance: 740.1 km
Duration: 9h 51m

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

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to ACHEN - Salle Polyvalente via Frankfurt, Saarbruecken Hbf, Sarreguemines, and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere in around 9h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Saarbrücken bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 9h 45m.

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