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How to get fromEssen Hbf to Maastrichtby bus, train (Eurostar), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Essen Hbf to Maastricht by bus, train (Eurostar), car, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Maastrichtbus bus 181 / ...
    2h 30m
    €11–18

  2. Train via Düsseldorf Hbf

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Maastrichttrain train S43 / ...
    2h 45m

  3. Drive  139.1 km

    1. Drive from Essen Hbf to Maastrichtcar car 139.1 km
    1h 28m
    €26–37

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Herzogenrath, Bftrain train Rb33
    2. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Maastrichttrain train S43 / ...
    2h 49m
    €24–94

  5. Train, line 350 bus

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen, Schanz Bftrain train Rb33
    2. Take the bus from Aachen, Schanz to Maastricht, Wilhelminasingelbus bus 350
    3h 12m
    €27–101

Essen Hbf to Maastricht by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 141.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Essen Hbf, Germany and Maastricht, Netherlands?

FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Maastricht twice daily. Tickets cost €11–18 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Maastricht via Düsseldorf Hbf, Duesseldorf Hbf, and Herzogenrath in around 2h 45m.

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