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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Achen is to bus which costs €27 - €50 and takes 9h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Achen is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Achen?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Achen. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach via Cologne Airport CGN, Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

How far is it from Essen to Achen?

The distance between Essen and Achen is 492 km. The road distance is 338.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Achen without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs €85 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Essen to Achen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Achen bus from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Achen?

The best way to get from Essen to Achen is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs €85 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 9h 17m.

Where does the Essen to Achen bus arrive?

Essen to Achen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Can I drive from Essen to Achen?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Achen is 338 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Essen to Achen.

Where can I stay near Achen?

There are 801+ hotels available in Achen.

Essen to Achen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Essen to Achen by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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 Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain 82 / ...
6h 44m
€85–197
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus N710 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Saarbrücken bus stationbus FlixBus N11 / ...
9h 17m
€27–49
Drive 338.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Achencar 338.4 km
3h 28m
€53–77
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain 43N / ...
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re1
7h 42m
€58–137
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Kalhausen Garetrain Ter
7h 58m
€98–229
Train #2
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Pfalzel, Hafenstraßetrain
3. Take the train from Pfalzel, Hafenstraße to Saarbrücken Hbftrain
10h 37m
€93–144

Essen to Achen by train and bus

7Weekly Services

6h 44mAverage Duration

€85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 492 km
Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Saarbruecken Hbf, Sarreguemines, and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach via Cologne Airport CGN, Saarbrücken bus station, Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken, Sarreguemines, and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere in around 9h 17m.

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