There are 4 ways to get from Maastricht to Geilenkirchen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Maastricht to Herzogenrathtrain S43 / ...
52 min€5–20Train, bus
- Take the train from Maastricht to Sittardtrain Intercity
- Take the bus from Sittard, Station Sittard to Geilenkirchen, Sittarder Strassebus Sb3
1h 16m€7–16Drive 40.5 km
- Drive from Maastricht to Geilenkirchencar 40.5 km
40 min€8–11Line 30 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Maastricht, Franciscus Romanusweg to Sittard, Station Sittardbus 30
- Take the bus from Sittard, Station Sittard to Geilenkirchen, Sittarder Strassebus Sb3
2h 5m€11–15
Maastricht to Geilenkirchen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maastricht to Geilenkirchen is to drive which costs €7 - €11 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Maastricht to Geilenkirchen is to drive which takes 40 min and costs €7 - €11.
No, there is no direct bus from Maastricht to Geilenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Maastricht, Franciscus Romanusweg and arriving at Geilenkirchen, Sittarder Strasse via Sittard, Station Sittard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Maastricht to Geilenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Maastricht and arriving at Geilenkirchen, Bf via Herzogenrath, Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
The distance between Maastricht and Geilenkirchen is 45 km. The road distance is 40.5 km.
The best way to get from Maastricht to Geilenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 52 min and costs €4 - €20.
It takes approximately 52 min to get from Maastricht to Geilenkirchen, including transfers.
Maastricht to Geilenkirchen bus services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Maastricht, Franciscus Romanusweg station.
Maastricht to Geilenkirchen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Maastricht station.
The best way to get from Maastricht to Geilenkirchen is to train which takes 52 min and costs €4 - €20. Alternatively, you can line 30 bus and bus, which costs €11 - €16 and takes 2h 5m.
What companies run services between Maastricht, Netherlands and Geilenkirchen, Germany?
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Maastricht to Herzogenrath hourly. Tickets cost €5–10 and the journey takes 36 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maastricht, Franciscus Romanusweg to Geilenkirchen, Sittarder Strasse via Sittard, Station Sittard in around 2h 5m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Maastricht to Herzogenrath
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Bus from Sittard, Station Sittard to Geilenkirchen, Sittarder Strasse
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Arriva NL
Bus from Maastricht, Franciscus Romanusweg to Sittard, Station Sittard
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Arriva NL
Bus from Sittard, Station Sittard to Geilenkirchen, Sittarder Strasse
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Arriva NL
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Booking & Getting There
Maastricht to Geilenkirchen bus services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Sittard, Station Sittard.
Maastricht to Geilenkirchen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Herzogenrath station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maastricht to Geilenkirchen is 40 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Maastricht to Geilenkirchen.
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