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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Achen is to bus via Brussels which costs €29 - €55 and takes 10h 8m.

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 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Achen?

No, there is no direct bus from Lille station to Achen. However, there are services departing from Lille - Europe Train Station and arriving at ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach via Hollerich, P+R Bouillon, Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière, Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

How far is it from Lille to Achen?

The distance between Lille and Achen is 712 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 6h 22m and costs €130 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lille - Europe Train Station.

Train or bus from Lille to Achen?

The best way to get from Lille to Achen is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs €130 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 46m.

Where does the Lille to Achen bus arrive?

Lille to Achen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Luxembourg 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 859+ 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
6h 22m
€132–227
Bus via Brussels
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 FlixBus 299 / ...
10h 8m
€29–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Luxembourgbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière to Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhofbus L40
9h 46m
Drive 410.1 km
1. Drive from Lille to Achencar 410.1 km
4h 46m
€64–92
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 38m

Lille to Achen by train and bus

10Weekly Services

6h 22mAverage Duration

€132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 711.8 km
Duration: 6h 22m

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

You can take a train from Lille Europe to ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach via Strasbourg, Kalhausen Gare, and KALHAUSEN - Gare in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach via Luxembourg, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon, Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière, Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken, Sarreguemines, and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere in around 9h 46m.

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