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

The cheapest way to get from Heerlen to Achen is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 10h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heerlen to Achen is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Heerlen and Achen?

No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Achen. However, there are services departing from Heerlen and arriving at Sarreguemines via Aachen Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Saarbruecken Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

How far is it from Heerlen to Achen?

The distance between Heerlen and Achen is 503 km. The road distance is 297.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Heerlen to Achen without a car is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs €80 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Heerlen to Achen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heerlen to Achen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Heerlen to Achen train from?

Heerlen to Achen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Heerlen to Achen?

The best way to get from Heerlen to Achen is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs €80 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 10h 20m.

Where does the Heerlen to Achen bus arrive?

Heerlen to Achen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Metz station.

Where does the Heerlen to Achen train arrive?

Heerlen to Achen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Koeln Messe/Deutz station.

Can I drive from Heerlen to Achen?

Yes, the driving distance between Heerlen to Achen is 297 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Heerlen to Achen.

Where can I stay near Achen?

There are 892+ hotels available in Achen.

Heerlen to Achen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Heerlen and Achen?

No, there is no direct bus from Heerlen to Achen. However, there are services departing from Heerlen and arriving at ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach via Maastricht, Metz, FORBACH - Gare Routiere and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

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There are 4 ways to get from Heerlen to Achen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain 82 / ...
7h 44m
€83–285
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Metzbus FlixBus N473
2. Take the bus from Metz to Forbachbus 790
10h 20m
€30–56
Drive 297.3 km
1. Drive from Heerlen to Achencar 297.3 km
3h 20m
€54–78
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Liège-Guilleminstrain S43
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Luxembourgtrain Ic
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Saarbrücken Hbfbus L40
8h 38m

Heerlen to Achen by train and bus

15Weekly Services

7h 44mAverage Duration

€83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 503.2 km
Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Heerlen, Netherlands and Achen, France?

You can take a train from Heerlen to ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach via Aachen Hbf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Saarbruecken Hbf, Sarreguemines, and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heerlen to ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach via Maastricht, Metz, Forbach, FORBACH - Gare Routiere, and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere in around 10h 20m.

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