There are 5 ways to get from Maastricht to Castrop-Rauxel by train, bus, or car
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Train via Düsseldorf
best- Take the train from Maastricht to Herzogenrathtrain S43 / ...
- Take the train from Herzogenrath to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Castrop-Rauxel Hbftrain Re
3h 17mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Maastricht to Dortmund central bus stationbus 1304
3h 21m€18–33Drive 167.6 km
- Drive from Maastricht to Castrop-Rauxelcar 167.6 km
1h 48m€31–45Train
- Take the train from Maastricht to Herzogenrathtrain S43 / ...
- Take the train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Essen Hbftrain Rb33
4h 10m€25–103Train #2
- Take the train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbftrain S43 / ...
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Hernetrain Re
4h 22m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maastricht to Castrop-Rauxel is to bus which costs €17 - €35 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Maastricht to Castrop-Rauxel is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Maastricht to Castrop-Rauxel station. However, there are services departing from Maastricht and arriving at Dortmund central bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Maastricht to Castrop-Rauxel. However, there are services departing from Maastricht and arriving at Castrop-Rauxel Hbf via Herzogenrath and Duesseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Maastricht and Castrop-Rauxel is 174 km. The road distance is 167.6 km.
The best way to get from Maastricht to Castrop-Rauxel without a car is to train via Düsseldorf which takes 3h 17m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Maastricht to Castrop-Rauxel, including transfers.
Maastricht to Castrop-Rauxel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Maastricht station.
Maastricht to Castrop-Rauxel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Maastricht station.
The best way to get from Maastricht to Castrop-Rauxel is to train via Düsseldorf which takes 3h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €35 and takes 3h 21m.
What companies run services between Maastricht, Netherlands and Castrop-Rauxel, Germany?
You can take a train from Maastricht to Castrop-Rauxel Hbf via Herzogenrath and Duesseldorf Hbf in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Dortmund central bus station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €15–24 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Maastricht to Herzogenrath
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Maastricht to Herzogenrath
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Train from Maastricht to Herzogenrath
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €7–11
Train from Maastricht to Herzogenrath
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €7–11
Train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €9–14
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Maastricht to Herzogenrath
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–8
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Maastricht to Herzogenrath
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–8
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Herzogenrath to Duesseldorf Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Castrop-Rauxel Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Aachen Hbf to Herne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- 0180 6 9 27 37 27
- info@eurobahn.de
- Website
- Eurobahn
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Castrop-Rauxel Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Eurobahn
- Phone
- +49 6078 966930
- service@vias-online.eu
- Website
- VIAS Rail GmbH
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Castrop-Rauxel Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22
- Schedules at
- VIAS Rail GmbH
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Maastricht to Dortmund central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Maastricht to Castrop-Rauxel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.
Maastricht to Castrop-Rauxel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Herzogenrath station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maastricht to Castrop-Rauxel is 168 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Maastricht to Castrop-Rauxel.
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