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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Achen is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 10h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Achen is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Achen?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Achen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach via Brauerstr./Fernbusbahnhof, Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Achen?

The distance between Rotterdam and Achen is 953 km. The road distance is 462.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Achen without a car is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs €210 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Rotterdam to Achen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Achen bus from?

Rotterdam to Achen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Achen?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Achen is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs €210 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 10h 22m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Achen bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Achen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Achen is 463 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Rotterdam to Achen.

Where can I stay near Achen?

There are 889+ hotels available in Achen.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Rotterdam to Achen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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 Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain Trn
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Kalhausen Garetrain Ter
8h 5m
€214–383
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Saarbrücken bus stationbus FlixBus N846
10h 22m
€38–64
Drive 462.6 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Achencar 462.6 km
5h 3m
€82–119
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane AMS - LUX
3. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo to Merzig, Bahnhofbus
4. Take the train from Merzig to Saarbrücken Hbftrain
5. Take the train from Saarbruecken Hbf to Sarregueminestrain
6. Take the bus from SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere to ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbachbus
7h 36m
€108–329
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bruxelles-Centraltrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Luxembourgtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière to Saarbrücken, Hauptbahnhofbus L40
10h 52m
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Eindhoventrain
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to Koblenz Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re1
10h 55m
€69–181

Rotterdam to Achen by bus

5Weekly Buses

10h 22mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 953.3 km
Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Achen, France?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Achen via Bruxelles-Midi, Strasbourg, and Kalhausen Gare in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Saarbrücken bus station once daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 7h.

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