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 - €55 and takes 10h 19m.

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 bus between Heerlen and Achen?

No, there is no direct bus from Heerlen to Achen. However, there are services departing from Heerlen, Zandweg and arriving at ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach via Aachen station west, Cologne Airport CGN, Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

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 8h 12m and costs €75 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 12m 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 Aachen station west.

Train or bus from Heerlen to Achen?

The best way to get from Heerlen to Achen is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs €75 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 10h 19m.

Where does the Heerlen to Achen bus arrive?

Heerlen to Achen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN 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 270+ 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 Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain 82 / ...
8h 12m
€76–206
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Cologne Airport CGNbus N79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Saarbrücken bus stationbus FlixBus N11 / ...
10h 19m
€31–55
Drive 297.3 km
1. Drive from Heerlen to Achencar 297.3 km
3h 20m
€54–77
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, Gare Centrale routière to Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhofbus L40
9h 2m

Heerlen to Achen by train and bus

7Weekly Services

8h 12mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Heerlen to Achen.

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Distance: 503 km
Duration: 8h 12m

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, Frankfurt, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Saarbruecken Hbf, Sarreguemines, and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heerlen, Zandweg to ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach via Aachen, Ponttor, Aachen station west, Cologne Airport CGN, Saarbrücken bus station, Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken, Sarreguemines, and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere in around 10h 19m.

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