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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Achen is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 10h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Achen is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Achen?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Achen. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach via Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.

How far is it from Lyon to Achen?

The distance between Lyon and Achen is 593 km. The road distance is 493.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Achen without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 6h 21m and costs €75 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Lyon to Achen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Achen bus from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Achen?

The best way to get from Lyon to Achen is to train via Strasbourg which takes 6h 21m and costs €75 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 10h 42m.

Where does the Lyon to Achen bus arrive?

Lyon to Achen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Achen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Achen is 494 km. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Lyon to Achen.

Where can I stay near Achen?

There are 739+ hotels available in Achen.

Lyon to Achen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to Achen by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, 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 via Strasbourg
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Kalhausen Garetrain Ter
6h 21m
€77–242
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Saarbrücken bus stationbus N235
10h 42m
€31–53
Drive 493.6 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Achencar 493.6 km
5h 24m
€75–109
Fly, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane LYS - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Sarregueminestrain
6h 56m
€133–275
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saarbrücken Hbftrain 84
8h 18m
€105–120
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Strasbourg - L'Étoile Park Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Sarregueminestrain Ter
10h 52m
€45–79

Lyon to Achen by bus

5Weekly Buses

10h 42mAverage Duration

€31Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 593.1 km
Duration: 6h 21m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Achen via Strasbourg and Kalhausen Gare in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Saarbrücken bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €29–50 and the journey takes 7h 20m.

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