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 €40 - €75 and takes 11h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Achen is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs €70 - €110.

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 Strasbourg, Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.

How far is it from Geneva to Achen?

The distance between Geneva and Achen is 471 km. The road distance is 420.5 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 which takes 8h 35m and costs €130 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 8h 35m 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 which takes 8h 35m and costs €130 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 11h 52m.

Where does the Geneva to Achen bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Geneva to Achen?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Achen is 420 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Geneva to Achen.

Where can I stay near Achen?

There are 271+ hotels available in Achen.

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

There are 6 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
best
1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Kalhausen Garetrain Ter
8h 35m
€138–411
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Strasbourgbus FlixBus N839
2. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Saarbrücken bus stationbus FlixBus 299 / ...
11h 52m
€41–71
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Strasbourgbus FlixBus N839
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Sarregueminestrain Ter
9h 47m
€47–86
Drive 420.5 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Achencar 420.5 km
5h 29m
€73–106
Fly to Luxembourg, bus, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane GVA - LUX
2. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo to Merzig, Bahnhofbus
3. Take the train from Merzig to Saarbrücken Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Saarbruecken Hbf to Sarregueminestrain
5. Take the bus from SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere to ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbachbus
6h 20m
€90–253
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain
6h 29m
€162–379

Geneva to Achen by bus, tram, and train

5Weekly Services

9h 47mAverage Duration

€47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 471.1 km
Duration: 8h 35m

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

You can take a train from Genève to Achen via Renens VD, Basel SBB, Offenburg Bahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, and Kalhausen Gare in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach via Strasbourg, Saarbrücken bus station, Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken, Sarreguemines, and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere in around 11h 52m.

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