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Trip Summary
You can pick from 30 daily train trips between Maastricht and Aachen. The average train journey from Maastricht to Aachen takes one hour and 16 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 43 minutes.
| Distance | 18 mi (29 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 43m |
| Lowest price | $13.74 |
| Trains per day | 44 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Maastricht to Aachen?
2 train services operate from Maastricht to Aachen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 24 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 24 | 1h 14m | $14.53 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 10 | 1h 42m | $14.86 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Maastricht to Aachen start from $14, and on average cost . Daily there are 10 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Aachen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Maastricht leaves from Maastricht Randwyck and one other station. And in Aachen trains arrive at Eilendorf and 4 other train stations.
From Maastricht to Aachen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 1 hours and 42 minutes. If you are looking to get to Aachen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 0 hours and 43 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Maastricht to Aachen on Wednesday. Tickets for Wednesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Thursday. Thursday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Maastricht at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 30 scheduled trains on most days. 44 of these are direct connections to Aachen. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Aachen to Maastricht.
City Information
Aachen
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Positioned near the Dutch and Belgian borders in the west of Germany, Aachen is a true hidden gem. Once a Roman spa town, this historic city dates back to the 1st-century and later became a favorite residence of the Frankish king, Charlemagne. A royal experience surely awaits you as well on your visit to Aachen.
The most striking building in this city is undoubtedly Aachen Cathedral. This cathedral is the first place in Europe to receive the prestigious status of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in part because it is one of the oldest cathedrals in Europe. The cathedral is also the final resting place of Charlemange, though the exact whereabouts of his remains are unknown.
After a day spent walking around the city, visit the Carolus Thermen, or thermal baths, to soak in the hot mineral spring waters once loved by the Romans. Choose between a range of indoor or outdoor pools, saunas, and spa treatments to enjoy what the Romans called "salus per aquam," or "health by water."
Because of its border location, Aachen is easy to reach from Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium. Frequent international and national trains run through the train stations, while the international airport is served by many major airlines. Bus lines including FlixBus and Sindbad provide affordable ground travel from many destinations. Some of the more popular routes to Aachen depart from Berlin, Amsterdam, and Brussels.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Maastricht?
Main departure station: Maastricht Noord
Maastricht has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Aachen.
All train stations in Maastricht:
Maastricht Noord
Maastricht Randwyck
Meerssenerweg
Where is the train station in Aachen?
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Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Eilendorf
Aachen Eilendorf is the main railway station in Aachen. The station does not have a building, like many rural stops, with just two platforms for trains going into Aachen center and out to Stolberg. The RB20 regional services here depart about every fifteen minutes. There's also service to Aachen, which stops directly in the city's center. From there, you can catch connections across Germany and the Netherlands. The station has seating and ticket machines, but not much else. Luckily there's an ice cream shop and restaurant close by if you want to stretch your legs, and there's even a wine shop on the other side of the station. If you want more options, head into Aachen proper by catching a local bus from outside Eilendorf Station further into the district.
All train stations in Aachen:
Eilendorf
Aachen-Rothe Erde
Aachen West
Train Station
Aachen Schanz
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