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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Achen is to bus which costs €25 - €55 and takes 9h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lille to Achen is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Achen?

No, there is no direct bus from Lille to Achen. However, there are services departing from Lille Boulevard de Turin and arriving at ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach via Charleroi Airport, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon, Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière, Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.

How far is it from Lille to Achen?

The distance between Lille and Achen is 709 km. The road distance is 410.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lille to Achen without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs €110 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Lille to Achen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Achen bus from?

Lille to Achen bus services, operated by Flibco, depart from Lille Boulevard de Turin station.

Train or bus from Lille to Achen?

The best way to get from Lille to Achen is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs €110 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €55 and takes 9h 48m.

Where does the Lille to Achen bus arrive?

Lille to Achen bus services, operated by Flibco, arrive at Charleroi Airport station.

Can I drive from Lille to Achen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Achen is 410 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Lille to Achen.

Where can I stay near Achen?

There are 835+ hotels available in Achen.

Lille to Achen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Lille to Achen by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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 Lille Europe to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Kalhausen Garetrain Ter
5h 15m
€118–244
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N781 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Saarbrücken bus stationbus N506 / ...
9h 48m
€25–54
Drive 410.1 km
1. Drive from Lille to Achencar 410.1 km
4h 46m
€63–90
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Namurtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Namur to Luxembourgtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière to Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhofbus L40
9h 31m
Bus via Luxembourg
1. Take the bus from Lille Boulevard de Turin to Charleroi Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière to Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhofbus L40
10h 26m

Lille to Achen by bus, foot, and tram

3Weekly Services

9h 48mAverage Duration

€25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 709.4 km
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Lille, France and Achen, France?

You can take a train from Lille Europe to Achen via Strasbourg and Kalhausen Gare in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lille to ACHEN - Salle Polyvalente via Brussels-North train station, Saarbrücken bus station, Landwehrplatz, Saarbrücken, Sarreguemines, and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere in around 9h 48m.

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