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How to get fromMaastricht to Castrop-Rauxelby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Maastricht to Castrop-Rauxel by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Düsseldorf

    best
    1. Take the train from Maastricht to Herzogenrathtrain train S43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Duesseldorf Hbftrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Castrop-Rauxel Hbftrain train Re
    3h 1m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Dortmund central bus stationbus bus 1304
    3h 22m
    €16–32

  3. Drive  167.6 km

    1. Drive from Maastricht to Castrop-Rauxelcar car 167.6 km
    1h 48m
    €31–44

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Maastricht to Herzogenrathtrain train S43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Essen Hbftrain train Rb33
    4h 10m
    €19–54

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbftrain train S43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain train Re
    4h 26m
    €35–73

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  • Distance: 173.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 1m

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 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Dortmund central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €14–23 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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