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Compare train and bus for Maastricht to Aachen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Maastricht to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $6 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, while a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 18 miles (29 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$6 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 2m Average total duration Fastest 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Aachen:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Aachen costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 19m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (32m by bus vs 45m by car) and save roughly $2 (€1) compared to fuel and tolls ($6 (€5) vs $8 (€6)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Maastricht to Aachen
How to get from Maastricht to Aachen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Maastricht to Aachen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:10 PM0h30Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)10:40 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$51One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus10:10 PM0h30Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)10:40 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus10:10 PM0h30Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)10:40 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$51One-way0 transfers
Other options
189095:53 AM0h49Maastricht station6:42 AMAachen Hbf$191One-way0 transfers
189218:53 AM0h49Maastricht station9:42 AMAachen Hbf$191One-way0 transfers
189198:23 AM0h49Maastricht station9:12 AMAachen Hbf$191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:10 PM0h30Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)7:40 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:15 PM0h35Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)6:50 PMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$61One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:30 AM0h30Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)9:00 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$71One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Aachen:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Aachen costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 19m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Maastricht and Aachen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Maastricht station and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, Arriva NL to go to Aachen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Aachen by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, Arriva NL.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, SNCB.
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