There are 4 ways to get from Maastricht to Xanten by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Maastricht to Aachen Westtrain
- Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Weseltrain Re
3h 55mDrive 117.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Maastricht to Xantencar 117.6 km
1h 38m€22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Maastricht to Duisburg central train stationbus
- Take the bus from DU- Hbf Westeingang to Moers Bahnhofbus 921 / ...
- Take the bus from Moers Bahnhof to Xanten Bahnhofbus
4h 45mTrain via Duisburg
- Take the train from Maastricht to Herzogenrathtrain S43 / ...
- Take the train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Duisburg Rheinhausen Bftrain
- Take the train from Duisburg Rheinhausen Bf to Xanten Bahnhoftrain
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Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maastricht to Xanten is to drive which costs €21 - €35 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Maastricht to Xanten is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Maastricht to Xanten. However, there are services departing from Maastricht and arriving at Xanten Bahnhof via DU- Hbf Westeingang and Moers Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Maastricht to Xanten. However, there are services departing from Maastricht and arriving at Wesel via Aachen West and Duesseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Maastricht and Xanten is 206 km. The road distance is 117.6 km.
The best way to get from Maastricht to Xanten without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Maastricht to Xanten, including transfers.
Maastricht to Xanten bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Maastricht station.
Maastricht to Xanten train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Maastricht station.
The best way to get from Maastricht to Xanten is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Maastricht, Netherlands and Xanten, Germany?
You can take a train from Maastricht to Xanten Gymnasium via Aachen West, Duesseldorf Hbf, Wesel, and Wesel Bahnhof in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maastricht to Xanten Bahnhof via Duisburg central train station, DU- Hbf Westeingang, and Moers Bahnhof in around 4h 45m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Maastricht to Aachen West
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–10
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Maastricht to Herzogenrath
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–8
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Maastricht to Duisburg central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Maastricht to Xanten bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Duisburg central train station.
Maastricht to Xanten train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Aachen West station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maastricht to Xanten is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Maastricht to Xanten.
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