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

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

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 58m and costs €80 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Heerlen to Achen, including transfers.

Train or bus from Heerlen to Achen?

The best way to get from Heerlen to Achen is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs €80 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 53m.

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 906+ hotels available in Achen.

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

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

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 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 58m
€81–220
Drive 297.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Heerlen to Achencar 297.3 km
3h 20m
€54–78
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillonbus FlixBus N831 / ...
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Saarbrücken Hbfbus L40
8h 53m
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 59m

Heerlen to Achen by train, tram, and bus

8Weekly Services

7h 58mAverage Duration

€81Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Heerlen to Achen.

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Distance: 503 km
Duration: 7h 58m

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, Saarbrücken Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken, Sarreguemines, and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heerlen to ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach via Maastricht, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon, Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière, Luxembourg, Saarbrücken Hbf, Saarbruecken Hbf, Sarreguemines, and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere in around 8h 53m.

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