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

The cheapest way to get from Nuremberg to Achen is to bus which costs €29 - €55 and takes 8h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nuremberg to Achen is to drive which takes 4h and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Nuremberg and Achen?

No, there is no direct bus from Nuremberg station to Achen. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg central bus station and arriving at ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach via Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

How far is it from Nuremberg to Achen?

The distance between Nuremberg and Achen is 471 km. The road distance is 333.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Achen without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 19m and costs €80 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Nuremberg to Achen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nuremberg to Achen bus from?

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

Train or bus from Nuremberg to Achen?

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Achen is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 19m and costs €80 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €55 and takes 8h 52m.

Where does the Nuremberg to Achen bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nuremberg to Achen?

Yes, the driving distance between Nuremberg to Achen is 333 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Nuremberg to Achen.

Where can I stay near Achen?

There are 263+ hotels available in Achen.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Nuremberg 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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Saarbrücken Hbftrain 82 / ...
7h 19m
€80–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Saarbrücken bus stationbus 109
8h 52m
€30–52
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg - Bus Station to Heidelbergbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re1
8h 24m
€41–71
Drive 333.2 km
1. Drive from Nuremberg to Achencar 333.2 km
4h
€52–75
Train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 61
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Kalhausen Garetrain Ter
8h 15m
€80–188

Nuremberg to Achen by train and bus

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7h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 471.3 km
Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Nuremberg, Germany and Achen, France?

You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach via Frankfurt, Saarbruecken Hbf, Sarreguemines, and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Saarbrücken bus station once daily. Tickets cost €23–45 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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