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

The cheapest way to get from Maastricht to Alken is to bus and line 4 bus which costs €6 and takes 1h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maastricht to Alken is to drive which takes 29 min and costs €5 - €9.

Is there a direct bus between Maastricht and Alken?

No, there is no direct bus from Maastricht to Alken. However, there are services departing from Maastricht Boschstraat/Maagdendries and arriving at Alken Kerk via Hasselt Station perron 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Maastricht to Alken?

The distance between Maastricht and Alken is 36 km. The road distance is 32.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Maastricht to Alken without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 35m and costs €13 - €17.

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

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Maastricht to Alken, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maastricht to Alken bus from?

Maastricht to Alken bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Maastricht Boschstraat/Maagdendries station.

Train or bus from Maastricht to Alken?

The best way to get from Maastricht to Alken is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs €19 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 4 bus, which costs €6 and takes 1h 58m.

Where does the Maastricht to Alken bus arrive?

Maastricht to Alken bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Hasselt Station perron 13.

Can I drive from Maastricht to Alken?

Yes, the driving distance between Maastricht to Alken is 32 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Maastricht to Alken.

Where can I stay near Alken?

There are 638+ hotels available in Alken.

Maastricht to Alken - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 4 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Maastricht to Alken by bus, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Maastricht Koningin Emmaplein to Bilzen Station perron 220a
2. Take the train from Bilzen to HasseltIc / ...
1h 35m
€13–17
Drive 32.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Maastricht to Alken32.2 km
29 min
€6–9
Train
1. Take the train from Maastricht to Liège-GuilleminsS43 / ...
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LandenIc / ...
3. Take the train from Landen to AlkenIc / ...
2h 6m
€19–93
Bus, line 4 bus
1. Take the bus from Maastricht Boschstraat/Maagdendries to Hasselt Station perron 1320a
2. Take the bus from Hasselt Station perron 3 to Alken Kerk215 / ...
1h 58m
€6

Maastricht to Alken by bus and train

316Weekly Services

1h 35mAverage Duration

€13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 36.4 km
Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Maastricht, Netherlands and Alken, Belgium?

You can take a train from Maastricht to Alken Kerk via Liège-Guillemins, Landen, Alken, and Alken Station in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maastricht Boschstraat/Maagdendries to Alken Kerk via Hasselt Station perron 13 and Hasselt Station perron 3 in around 1h 58m.

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