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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Achen is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 9h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Achen is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Achen?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Achen. However, there are services departing from Zurich 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 9h 37m.

How far is it from Zurich to Achen?

The distance between Zurich and Achen is 319 km. The road distance is 289 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Achen without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs €85 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Zurich to Achen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Achen bus from?

Zurich to Achen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Achen?

The best way to get from Zurich to Achen is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs €85 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 9h 37m.

Where does the Zurich to Achen bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Achen?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Achen is 289 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Zurich to Achen.

Where can I stay near Achen?

There are 860+ hotels available in Achen.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Achen by train (TGV), bus, train, night train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain Ter / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Kalhausen Garetrain Ter
4h 55m
€86–224
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Saarbrücken bus stationbus FlixBus N11
9h 37m
€32–54
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Strasbourgbus FlixBus 108 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Sarregueminestrain Ter
8h 12m
€35–69
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Offenburgnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Sarregueminestrain Ter
7h 31m
€45–195
Drive 289 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Achencar 289 km
3h 17m
€50–72

Zurich to Achen by bus, tram, and train

5Weekly Services

8h 12mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 318.9 km
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Achen, France?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Achen via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, and Kalhausen Gare in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Saarbrücken bus station once daily. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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