There are 4 ways to get from Maastricht to Erkelenz by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Maastricht to Herzogenrathtrain S43 / ...
- Take the train from Herzogenrath to Erkelenztrain Re
1h 12m€8–31Bus
- Take the bus from Maastricht to Mönchengladbach central train stationbus 1304 / ...
1h 33m€9–22Drive 61.9 km
- Drive from Maastricht to Erkelenzcar 61.9 km
52 min€12–17Train via Aachen West
- Take the train from Maastricht to Aachen Westtrain 18973 / ...
- Take the train from Aachen West to Erkelenz, Bftrain Rb33
1h 52m€11–39
Maastricht to Erkelenz by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maastricht to Erkelenz is to bus which costs €9 - €22 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Maastricht to Erkelenz is to drive which takes 52 min and costs €11 - €17.
No, there is no direct bus from Maastricht to Erkelenz station. However, there are services departing from Maastricht and arriving at Mönchengladbach central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Maastricht to Erkelenz. However, there are services departing from Maastricht and arriving at Erkelenz via Herzogenrath. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
The distance between Maastricht and Erkelenz is 64 km. The road distance is 61.9 km.
The best way to get from Maastricht to Erkelenz without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs €7 - €35.
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Maastricht to Erkelenz, including transfers.
Maastricht to Erkelenz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Maastricht station.
Maastricht to Erkelenz train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Maastricht station.
The best way to get from Maastricht to Erkelenz is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs €7 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €22 and takes 1h 33m.
What companies run services between Maastricht, Netherlands and Erkelenz, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?
You can take a train from Maastricht to Erkelenz via Herzogenrath in around 1h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Mönchengladbach central train station once daily. Tickets cost €7–11 and the journey takes 1h 10m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Maastricht to Herzogenrath
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Maastricht to Aachen West
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- 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
- 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 Aachen West
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–10
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Herzogenrath to Erkelenz
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- €4–20
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Aachen West to Erkelenz, Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–27
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Maastricht to Mönchengladbach central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Maastricht to Erkelenz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mönchengladbach central train station.
Maastricht to Erkelenz train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Herzogenrath station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maastricht to Erkelenz is 62 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Maastricht to Erkelenz.
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