There are 5 ways to get from Aachen to Geleen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aachen West to HeerlenSneltrein RE18
- Take the train from Heerlen to Geleen OostStoptrein RS15
1h 1m€8–16Drive 32.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Aachen to Geleen32.5 km
26 min€6–9Line 44 bus, train
- Take the bus from Aachen, Willy-Brandt-Platz to Heerlen, Station44
- Take the train from Heerlen to Geleen OostStoptrein RS15
1h 28m€8–11Train via Maastricht
- Take the train from Aachen West to MaastrichtSneltrein RE18
- Take the train from Maastricht to Geleen-LutteradeStoptrein RS12
1h 23m€10–21Line 350 bus, line 30 bus
- Take the bus from Aachen, Elisenbrunnen to Maastricht, Station350
- Take the bus from Maastricht, Station Maastricht to Geleen, Dr. Poelslaan30
2h 27m€12–17
Aachen to Geleen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Geleen is to drive which costs €5 - €9 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Aachen to Geleen is to drive which takes 26 min and costs €5 - €9.
No, there is no direct bus from Aachen to Geleen. However, there are services departing from Aachen, Elisenbrunnen and arriving at Geleen, Dr. Poelslaan via Maastricht, Station Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Geleen. However, there are services departing from Aachen West and arriving at Geleen Oost via Heerlen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
The distance between Aachen and Geleen is 36 km. The road distance is 32.5 km.
The best way to get from Aachen to Geleen without a car is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs €8 - €16.
It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Aachen to Geleen, including transfers.
Aachen to Geleen bus services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Aachen, Elisenbrunnen station.
Aachen to Geleen train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Aachen West station.
The best way to get from Aachen to Geleen is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs €8 - €16. Alternatively, you can line 350 bus and line 30 bus, which costs €11 - €17 and takes 2h 27m.
What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Geleen, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Aachen West to Geleen Oost via Heerlen in around 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen, Elisenbrunnen to Geleen, Dr. Poelslaan via Maastricht, Station and Maastricht, Station Maastricht in around 2h 27m.
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- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Aachen West to Heerlen
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl
- 2nd Class
- €5–7
Train from Heerlen to Geleen Oost
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl
- 2nd Class
- €4–5
Train from Aachen West to Maastricht
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–12
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl
- 2nd Class
- €10–12
Train from Maastricht to Geleen-Lutterade
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl
- 2nd Class
- €4–6
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Aachen West to Heerlen
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Aachen West to Maastricht
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Aachen West to Heerlen
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €4–7
- 1st Class
- €6–10
Train from Aachen West to Maastricht
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €6–9
- 1st Class
- €9–14
- Phone
- 0241 1688-3040
- Website
- aseag.de
Bus from Aachen, Willy-Brandt-Platz to Heerlen, Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- ASEAG
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Bus from Aachen, Elisenbrunnen to Maastricht, Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl
Bus from Maastricht, Station Maastricht to Geleen, Dr. Poelslaan
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl
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More Questions & Answers
Aachen to Geleen bus services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Maastricht, Station.
Aachen to Geleen train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Heerlen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Geleen is 32 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Aachen to Geleen.
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