How to get from Maastricht to Aachen
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Maastricht to Aachen. The most useful door-to-door route takes 30m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 28 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
28 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €16Omio catalogue, Aug 20 | 15mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €5Omio catalogue, Aug 20 | 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€16Omio catalogue, Aug 2015m · directSee Train details
- Bus€5Omio catalogue, Aug 2030m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Maastricht to Aachen: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Maastricht → Aachenbus
FlixBus·30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Maastricht to Aachen
Arriva runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:27 and the last at 10:56.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrivatrain | 40 | 05:27 | 10:56 |
| DB Regio AG NRWtrain | 29 | 06:25 | 21:25 |
| FlixBusbus | 21 | 00:15 | 23:15 |
| Airport shuttle busbus | 48 | — | — |
| Bus 59 + walkbus | 48 | — | — |
| Arriva 350bus | 1 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Aug 20
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Arriva; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Maastricht to Aachen works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Maastricht to Aachen, about 30 min. In total it's roughly €4 over 30 min, direct, no transfers.
Maastricht to Aachen: common questions
How long does it take to get from Maastricht to Aachen?
The most useful route takes about 30m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Aachen from Maastricht?
About 28 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Maastricht to Aachen cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €4 to €6. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Maastricht to Aachen?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Arriva.
Can you get from Maastricht to Aachen without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Maastricht to Aachen?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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