What is the cheapest way to get from Maastricht to Aken?

The cheapest way to get from Maastricht to Aken is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 9h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Maastricht to Aken?

The fastest way to get from Maastricht to Aken is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs €100 - €150.

How far is it from Maastricht to Aken?

The distance between Maastricht and Aken is 601 km. The road distance is 567.5 km.

How do I travel from Maastricht to Aken without a car?

The best way to get from Maastricht to Aken without a car is to train via Hanover which takes 9h 25m and costs €65 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Maastricht to Aken?

It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Maastricht to Aken, including transfers.

Train or bus from Maastricht to Aken?

The best way to get from Maastricht to Aken is to train via Hanover which takes 9h 25m and costs €65 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 9h 32m.

Can I drive from Maastricht to Aken?

Yes, the driving distance between Maastricht to Aken is 567 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Maastricht to Aken.

Where can I stay near Aken?

There are 226+ hotels available in Aken.

Maastricht to Aken - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Maastricht to Aken by train, bus, 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 via Hanover
best
1. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Duesseldorf HbfRe
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof10 / ...
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Köthen56 / ...
9h 25m
€67–168
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Halle1304
9h 32m
€50–76
Night train
1. Take the night train from Aachen Hbf to Halle(Saale)HbfNj
14h
€70–298
Drive 567.5 km
1. Drive from Maastricht to Aken567.5 km
5h 8m
€102–147
Train
1. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Dortmund HbfRe
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köthen55
9h 44m
€71–157

Maastricht to Aken by train and bus

70Weekly Services

9h 25mAverage Duration

€67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 600.8 km
Duration: 9h 25m

What companies run services between Maastricht, Netherlands and Aken, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany?

You can take a train from Maastricht to Aken, Heidestr. via Herzogenrath, Düsseldorf Hbf, Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Köthen, and Köthen, Busbahnhof in around 9h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Halle 5 times a week. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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