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

The cheapest way to get from Achen to Cologne is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 2h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Achen to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Achen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Achen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Sarreguemines and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Saarbruecken Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Achen to Cologne?

The distance between Achen and Cologne is 400 km. The road distance is 271.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Achen to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 4h 35m and costs €100 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Achen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Achen to Cologne train from?

Achen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Saarbruecken Hbf station.

Where does the Achen to Cologne train arrive?

Achen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.

Can I drive from Achen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Achen to Cologne is 271 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Achen to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1831+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Achen to Cologne by train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Saarbruecken Hbf to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
4h 35m
€104–330
Drive 271.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Achen to Colognecar 271.1 km
2h 57m
€43–62
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach to SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routierebus
2. Take the bus from Gare, Sarreguemines to Landwehrplatz, Saarbrückenbus 2
3. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Bonn UN Campusbus
4. Take the train from Bonn Un Campus to Koeln Suedtrain Rb / ...
6h 31m
Train
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain Re22
6h 12m
€56–105
Train #2
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Köln West Bftrain Rb26
6h 51m
€50–72

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Distance: 399.9 km
Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a vehicle from Achen to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Sarreguemines, Saarbruecken Hbf, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 35m.

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