There are 4 ways to get from Maastricht Airport (MST) to Erkelenz by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Meerssen to Herzogenrathtrain S43 / ...
- Take the train from Herzogenrath to Erkelenztrain Re
1h 22m€12–40Drive 49.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Maastricht Airport (MST) to Erkelenzcar 49.6 km
41 min€9–13Line 30 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Beek, Maastricht-Aachen Airport to Sittard, Station Sittardbus 30
- Take the bus from Sittard, Station Sittard to Geilenkirchen, Bahnhofbus Sb3
2h 34m€16–32Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Maastricht-MST to Erkelenz49.6 km
41 min
Maastricht Airport (MST) to Erkelenz by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maastricht Airport (MST) to Erkelenz is to drive which costs €8 - €13 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Maastricht Airport (MST) to Erkelenz is to drive which takes 41 min and costs €8 - €13.
No, there is no direct bus from Maastricht Airport (MST) to Erkelenz. However, there are services departing from Beek, Maastricht-Aachen Airport and arriving at Geilenkirchen, Bahnhof via Sittard, Station Sittard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Maastricht Airport (MST) to Erkelenz. However, there are services departing from Meerssen and arriving at Erkelenz via Herzogenrath. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
The distance between Maastricht Airport (MST) and Erkelenz is 67 km. The road distance is 49.6 km.
The best way to get from Maastricht Airport (MST) to Erkelenz without a car is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs €11 - €40.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Maastricht Airport (MST) to Erkelenz, including transfers.
Maastricht Airport (MST) to Erkelenz bus services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Beek, Maastricht-Aachen Airport station.
Maastricht Airport (MST) to Erkelenz train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Meerssen station.
The best way to get from Maastricht Airport (MST) to Erkelenz is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs €11 - €40. Alternatively, you can line 30 bus and bus, which costs €15 - €35 and takes 2h 34m.
What companies run services between Maastricht Airport (MST), Netherlands and Erkelenz, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?
You can take a bus from Beek, Maastricht-Aachen Airport to Erkelenz via Meerssen, Station Meerssen, Meerssen, and Herzogenrath in around 1h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beek, Maastricht-Aachen Airport to Erkelenz via Sittard, Station Sittard, Geilenkirchen, Bahnhof, and Geilenkirchen in around 2h 34m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Meerssen to Herzogenrath
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–10
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Meerssen to Herzogenrath
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Train from Meerssen to Herzogenrath
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €6–10
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Herzogenrath to Erkelenz
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Herzogenrath to Erkelenz
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Herzogenrath to Erkelenz
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–25
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Bus from Beek, Maastricht-Aachen Airport to Sittard, Station Sittard
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Arriva NL
Bus from Sittard, Station Sittard to Geilenkirchen, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Maastricht-MST to Erkelenz
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Maastricht Airport (MST) to Erkelenz bus services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Sittard, Station Sittard.
Maastricht Airport (MST) to Erkelenz train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Herzogenrath station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maastricht Airport (MST) to Erkelenz is 50 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Maastricht Airport (MST) to Erkelenz.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Maastricht Airport (MST) and Erkelenz. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.