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

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Achen is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 11h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Achen is to drive which takes 5h 26m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Achen?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam to Achen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk and arriving at ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach via Hollerich, P+R Bouillon, Luxembourg, Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Achen?

No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Achen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Sarreguemines via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Saarbruecken Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Achen?

The distance between Amsterdam and Achen is 665 km. The road distance is 501 km.

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

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Achen without a car is to train which takes 8h 41m and costs €80 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Amsterdam to Achen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Achen bus from?

Amsterdam to Achen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Achen train from?

Amsterdam to Achen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Amsterdam to Achen?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Achen is to train which takes 8h 41m and costs €80 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus via Luxembourg, which costs and takes 11h 13m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Achen bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Achen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Luxembourg station.

Where does the Amsterdam to Achen train arrive?

Amsterdam to Achen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 station.

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Achen?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Achen is 501 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Amsterdam to Achen.

Where can I stay near Achen?

There are 915+ hotels available in Achen.

Amsterdam to Achen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Amsterdam to Achen by train, bus, car, 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 Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12train Ice
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain 82 / ...
8h 41m
€81–211
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Saarbrücken bus stationbus 011
11h 18m
€49–73
Bus via Luxembourg
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Luxembourgbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Saarbrücken Hbfbus L40
11h 13m
Drive 501 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Achencar 501 km
5h 26m
€93–134
Fly, bus, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane AMS - LUX
2. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Gare routière Luxexpo to Merzig, Bahnhofbus
3. Take the train from Merzig to Saarbrücken Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Saarbruecken Hbf to Sarregueminestrain
5. Take the bus from SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere to ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbachbus
6h 57m
€114–396
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Kalhausen Garetrain Ter
10h 3m
€107–237
Train #2
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koblenz Hbftrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re1
10h 35m
€73–135

Amsterdam to Achen by train and bus

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8h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 664.9 km
Duration: 8h 41m

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

You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Saarbruecken Hbf, Sarreguemines, and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere in around 8h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach via Luxembourg, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon, Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière, Luxembourg, Saarbrücken Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken, and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere in around 11h 13m.

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