There are 4 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 Düsseldorf Hbf to Castrop-Rauxel Hbftrain Re3
3h 32mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Maastricht to Bochum central stationbus N1314
3h 59m€12–22Drive 167.6 km
- Drive from Maastricht to Castrop-Rauxelcar 167.6 km
1h 48m€30–43Train
- Take the train from Maastricht to Herzogenrathtrain S43 / ...
- Take the train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Essen Hbftrain Rb33
4h 14m€30–112
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maastricht to Castrop-Rauxel is to bus which costs €12 - €22 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Maastricht to Castrop-Rauxel is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Maastricht to Castrop-Rauxel. However, there are services departing from Maastricht and arriving at Castrop-Rauxel Castrop Markt via Bochum Hbf/Boulevard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
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 Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
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 32m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 32m 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 32m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €22 and takes 3h 59m.
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 Düsseldorf Hbf in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Bochum central station once daily. Tickets cost €12–22 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Maastricht to Herzogenrath
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Maastricht to Herzogenrath
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- 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)
- 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
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Herzogenrath to Duesseldorf Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- 0180 6 9 27 37 27
- info@eurobahn.de
- Website
- Eurobahn
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Castrop-Rauxel Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Eurobahn
- Website
- Télécabine Charmey-Vounetse
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Castrop-Rauxel Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Télécabine Charmey-Vounetse
- 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
- €27–50
- 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
- €20–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Maastricht to Bochum central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Maastricht to Castrop-Rauxel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bochum central 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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