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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Achen is to bus which costs €30 - €85 and takes 11h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Achen is to fly and bus and train which takes 5h 54m and costs €90 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Achen?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Achen. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach via Bern, Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.

How far is it from Geneva to Achen?

The distance between Geneva and Achen is 499 km. The road distance is 397.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Achen without a car is to train via Offenburg which takes 8h 8m and costs €120 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Geneva to Achen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Achen bus from?

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

Train or bus from Geneva to Achen?

The best way to get from Geneva to Achen is to train via Offenburg which takes 8h 8m and costs €120 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €85 and takes 11h 2m.

Where does the Geneva to Achen bus arrive?

Geneva to Achen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bern station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Achen?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Achen is 398 km. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Geneva to Achen.

Where can I stay near Achen?

There are 811+ hotels available in Achen.

Geneva to Achen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Geneva 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 via Offenburg
best
1. Take the train from Genève to BernIc1 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhof20 / ...
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Kalhausen GareTer
8h 8m
€125–215
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to BernN106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to Saarbrücken bus stationN506
11h 2m
€31–81
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Geneva to StrasbourgN839
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to SarregueminesTer
9h 47m
€51–96
Drive 397.8 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Achen397.8 km
6h 1m
€69–99
Fly to Luxembourg, bus, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Luxembourg (LUX)GVA - LUX
2. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo to Merzig, Bahnhof
3. Take the train from Merzig to Saarbrücken Hbf
4. Take the train from Saarbruecken Hbf to Sarreguemines
5. Take the bus from SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere to ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach
5h 54m
€92–226
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to BernIc1 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to StrasbourgTer
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to SarregueminesTer
9h 50m
€131–234
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)GVA - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf
6h 22m
€149–320

Geneva to Achen by bus, tram, and train

4Weekly Services

9h 47mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 498.9 km
Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Achen, France?

You can take a train from Genève to Achen via Bern, Basel SBB, Offenburg Bahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, and Kalhausen Gare in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach via Bern, Saarbrücken bus station, Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken, Gare Sarreguemines, Frankreich, and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere in around 11h 2m.

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