There are 4 ways to get from Paris to Achen by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)
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- Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Saarbrücken Hbftrain 82
4h 36m€71–161Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Forbachbus 790
8h 22m€36–58Drive 411.1 km
- Drive from Paris to Achencar 411.1 km
3h 59m€66–96Train via Kalhausen Gare
- Take the train from Paris Est to Saarbruecken Hbftrain Ice
5h 3m€71–162
Paris to Achen by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Achen is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Achen is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs €65 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Achen. However, there are services departing from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arriving at ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach via FORBACH - Gare Routiere and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Achen. However, there are services departing from Paris Gare de Lyon and arriving at Sarreguemines via Saarbruecken Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Paris and Achen is 423 km. The road distance is 411.1 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Achen without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €70 - €170.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Paris to Achen, including transfers.
Paris to Achen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
Paris to Achen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Paris Gare de Lyon station.
The best way to get from Paris to Achen is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €70 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 22m.
What companies run services between Paris, France and Achen, France?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Saarbrücken Hbf once a week. Tickets cost €65–150 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Forbach 5 times a week. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Saarbrücken Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €65–150
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Paris Est to Saarbruecken Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–150
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Est to Saarbruecken Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Forbach
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Paris to Achen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Forbach station.
Paris to Achen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Achen is 411 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Paris to Achen.
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